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Gloucester have been swift to offset the loss of Ross Moriarty to the Dragons by capturing highly-prized South Africa flanker Jaco Kriel, according to reports.

Kriel, 28, had previously been linked with a move to Wasps, but The Rugby Paper claims the Cherry and Whites have secured his signature on a three-year deal.

However, although Moriarty is leaving Kingsholm at the end of the season, Kriel will not be able to move to Gloucester until the season after next having already signed on the dotted line with Japanese side Kubota Spears for their 2017/18 campaign.

Nevertheless, it is a massive coup for Gloucester, helped in so small part by the appointment of Johan Ackerman as head coach. Kriel was Ackerman's captain at the Lions, South Africa's top Super Rugby franchise, and the pair have a good working relationship.

Kriel's supposed switch to Gloucester is a big blow for Wasps, who need back-row reinforcements. Nizaam Carr has been a huge success during his short-term stay in Coventry, and is willing to consider a longer stint in the Premiership next year, but he will be returning to South Africa shortly for the new Super Rugby season.