WITH AN IRISH team guaranteed to win the Heineken Cup on Saturday, Connacht know that they can ride back into the competition on the coat-tails of either Ulster or Leinster once again.
This season, Connacht were stretched to breaking point by competing on two fronts and only hit a rich vein of form late in the season, well after their European involvement had ended.
In an attempt to avoid a repeat the province has announced the signing of former Leinster hooker, Jason Harris-Wright and also Galwegians’ utility back, Brian Murphy.
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Both players have been handed one-year contracts with the western province.
“I’m delighted to have signed for Connacht Rugby”, said Harris-Wright, “and I’m really looking forward to being part of a great club who I believe are making huge strides both in Europe and in the domestic competition.”
The hooker, who was replaced at Leinster by Sean Cronin, will have a battle on his hands for the number two jersey as Adrian Flavin and Ethienne Reynecke could remain as front-runners for selection.
Connacht assistant coach Dan McFarland, though, heaped praise on Harris-Wright, saying:
“Since I worked with him last with Ireland U20′s team he has gained a lot of experience including RaboDirect PRO12 and Heineken Cup with Leinster. He’s a good strong, aggressive athlete and this is a great opportunity for him to develop his game even further.”
Building: Connacht add to squad for another Heineken Cup season
WITH AN IRISH team guaranteed to win the Heineken Cup on Saturday, Connacht know that they can ride back into the competition on the coat-tails of either Ulster or Leinster once again.
This season, Connacht were stretched to breaking point by competing on two fronts and only hit a rich vein of form late in the season, well after their European involvement had ended.
In an attempt to avoid a repeat the province has announced the signing of former Leinster hooker, Jason Harris-Wright and also Galwegians’ utility back, Brian Murphy.
Both players have been handed one-year contracts with the western province.
The hooker, who was replaced at Leinster by Sean Cronin, will have a battle on his hands for the number two jersey as Adrian Flavin and Ethienne Reynecke could remain as front-runners for selection.
Connacht assistant coach Dan McFarland, though, heaped praise on Harris-Wright, saying:
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