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Fritz Lee signs three-year deal with Clermont

ESPN Staff

Fritz Lee provided a powerful presence for Counties Manukau in the ITM Cup © Getty Images Enlarge

Fritz Lee has signed a three-year contract with Top 14 powerhouse Clermont Auvergne, impressing in three appearances on a short-term deal to earn an extended deal through to June 2017.

The former New Zealand Sevens representative played three seasons for the Chiefs, used primarily as a back-up option in their two Super Rugby title-winning campaigns. He also played five seasons of ITM Cup rugby for Counties Manukau, including a leading role in this year's Ranfurly Shield-winning campaign.

Heineken Cup runners-up Clermont, coached by New Zealander Vern Cotter, currently top the French league standings by four points from Toulouse, Castres and Toulon.

Thanks everybody I'm looking forward to what the next three years hold for my family and me here with #ASM I hope to make you all proud — Fritz lee (@FritzALee) December 3, 2013

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