The Wellington-born professional claimed 68 victims at a cost of just eight runs apiece last season, to top the North Lancs League Premier Division bowling charts last season as Furness finished second behind champions Workington.
Rance has been a key member of the Central Districts side in New Zealand in recent seasons, helping CD Stags to back-to-back Ford Trophy titles in 2014/15 and 2015/16, claiming lots of victims and with a great economy rate.
The 29-year-old Kiwi’s return is a massive boost for a Furness side desperate to overhaul Workington after the West Cumbrians ended the Rams’ fantastic run of seven title successes in eight years by landing the Premier Division crown.
Scott Pearcey’s side have recruited well locally, with star all-rounder Mark Daly returning to his roots after a four-season spell with Lindal Moor.
Daly will be joined by Cumberland Minor Counties batsman Sam Dutton, from Northern League Barrow, and also also bolstering the Furness ranks is promising Lindal youngster Harris Woods.
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