FOXES MOVE FOR JEPPESEN

NORTHAMPTON have signed Danish racer Jonas Jeppesen who is set to make his debut in their ROWE Motor Oil Premiership clash with Leicester on Thursday.

Jeppesen has starred for Workington in the second tier this season and he now joins the Foxes taking the place of Matej Zagar who is on the sidelines with a broken ankle.

It means the newcomers will have two debutants this week with Niels-Kristian Iversen making his first appearance after his UK season was delayed by a punctured lung.

Manager Chris Adams said: “We wish Matej all the best and a speedy recovery, but with him on the sidelines and already having Niels missing for the first part of the season, we thought it best to get a replacement for the time being.

“I’ve known Jonas from last year with my time at Birmingham and I know he’s a good rider and team man. He’s been going well for Workington this year and I’m sure he can do a good job for us here at the Foxes.

“With having two of his fellow countrymen in the side and also riding in the same team as Troy Batchelor (at Workington) I’m sure he will have no trouble settling in.”