Bloemfontein - Tian Schoeman will be joining the Cheetahs ahead of this year's Currie Cup and the 2018/19 PRO 14 season.
The 26-year-old, who joins from July 1, has committed until October 2020.
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Schoeman has been playing for Bordeaux in the French Top 14 during the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
Between 2013 and 2016 he represented the Blue Bulls in 29 matches and the Bulls in 35 Super Rugby matches.
Schoeman was also included in the Springbok XV team for 2016 Outgoing Tour.