The Neath-Swansea Ospreys have signed South African test star Stefan Terblanche with a view to him playing in the Heineken Cup.

The winger, who played for the Springboks at the World Cup, is a prolific try-scorer, bagging a Super 12 record of 28 during the Natal Sharks' 2002 campaign.

Terblanche, 28, has scored 19 tries in 37 Tests, and holds the Springbok record for the most tries in a Test after scoring five against Italy in 1999. He has signed a contract running up until the end of the 2004/05 season, and hopes to join the squad within the next seven days

Ospreys Coach Lyn Jones said: "We are delighted that a player of Stefan's experience and ability has agreed to become part of Ospreys Rugby.

"He arrives with a huge pedigree and reputation and it is up to him to show what he can do when he links up with us. He has a strong all-round game but his greatest strength is his natural speed, which will be useful not just in attack, but also in defence.

"He has proven himself at the highest possible level and will further