Daniel Braid has signed a short-term contract to play for the Sale Sharks in the English Premiership.
Braid's future has been widely speculated after not being offered a Super Rugby contract in 2013.
Braid joins fellow former All Black Sam Tuitupou at Sale, signing a deal until the end of the current season.
He said it is great to get the opportunity to play in Europe, and he Is excited to play a different style of rugby in a new environment.