Rugby: Jack signs with Tasman

Former All Black Chris Jack is returning home after stints in the UK and South Africa. Photo / Getty Images

Former All Black Chris Jack is returning to the Crusaders franchise after signing a two-year deal with Tasman.

Jack played for the province before heading offshore at the end of the 2007 World Cup.

The 31-year-old joins current All Black locks Brad Thorn and Isaac Ross in the Crusaders set-up but coach Todd Blackadder is playing down his side's strength in the locking area.

He says sometimes when you think you have a lot of depth it only takes a couple of key injuries to be a little light.

However, Blackadder says Jack will bring a great deal of experience to the team after playing in both Europe and South Africa in the past two years.

He says Jack will come back with a better perspective and with a new dimension from playing different styles of rugby.

- NEWSTALK ZB