Northamptonshire have announced that Johannes van der Wath, the South Africa allrounder, has signed as the club's second overseas players for 2007. He is a versatile all-rounder, capable of lively pace bowling and powerful hitting in the middle order and is currently playing for the Eagles in South Africa.

van der Wath said: "I'm really looking forward to a full season in England. The time at Sussex last year whetted my appetite and I've heard really good things about Northamptonshire. Plans for the season sound exciting and I want to let the club fans know that I'll be doing my best to help make it a successful one."

The chief executive Mark Tagg added: �..In the increasingly competitive four-day and one-day game we are determined to play attractive and exciting cricket and Johannes signature will ensure that our supporters will be able to enjoy top quality entertainment throughout the season.�.�

David Capel, the head coach, echoed those thoughts: �..He offers us experienced seam bowling and hard hitting lower middle order options in all forms of the game. He is a well respected cricketer in South Africa and one that has a reputation for giving 100% at all times as well as being a quality performer.