SHEFFIELD have swooped for two signings to give their last gasp play-off push a shot in the arm.

And it means a return to the club for 2017 title winner Todd Kurtz - with fellow Aussie Justin Sedgmen joining him.

Injured American ace Broc Nicol has been released from the side and the club have also reluctantly released Ty Proctor as part of the team reshuffle.

Boss Simon Stead said: “We looked at the situation as we enter a vital month in August and felt we couldn’t cover for Broc with the rider replacement facility.

“We also looked at the away tracks we still have to visit and we feel the guys coming in can do a job - Todd knows Somerset inside out and Justin will no doubt have a point to prove at Edinburgh.

“Todd is a great guy to work with and Justin has been pestering me for a chance to ride for Sheffield!”

As for the riders making way, Stead said: “It was a tough decision to release Ty, we get on great and he’s a victim of the averages when making two signings.

“We’ve just got to wish him well and I’m sure he will be fixed up elsewhere very soon. It’s a shame it’s not quite worked out how we all wanted.

“We don’t know how long Broc is going to be out for so we couldn’t hang around - we’ve done what we believe is the right thing for the club.”
Sedgmen and Kurtz will take their place in the side at Leicester on Sunday.