East Lancs Announce New Pro' by Nigel Stockley

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Player:

JP de Villiers

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DateLine: 17th November 2014

 

East Lancs have signed South African JP De Villiers as professional for 2015.

 

Twenty five year-old JP represents Northerns in the CSA State Championship and plays for the Titans franchise.

 

He was Fleetwood's professional in the Northern League last year.

 

A hard hitting bat who bowls right arm fast medium pace, JP stood in as professional for Todmorden twice, hitting 73 against Church and taking 3-47 and hitting an unbeaten 25 against Rishton last season.

 

East Lancs skipper Mark Bolton said: "JP's previous league experience and youth development coaching make him a perfect choice for East Lancs. We wish him all the best for the coming season. Thanks to Gary Hunt's Cric-intro for his help in signing JP."