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Connacht announce signing of Willie Faloon from Ulster

The 25-year-old joins Dan Parks and Nathan White in bolstering Eric Elwood’s ranks from next season.

CONNACHT HAVE ANNOUNCED the signing Ulster openside flanker Willie Faloon, who will join Eric Elwood and company at the end of the season.

Faloon has signed for Connacht on a two-year contract, meaning he will play at the Sportsground until the summer of 2014 at the earliest.

The back-rower has made 14 Heineken Cup appearances for Ulster since making his debut in 2009, and also amassed 33 caps in the RaboDirect PRO12.

“I’m really looking forward to the move to Connacht next season to challenge for regular game time,” said Faloon.

“After speaking with Eric I was in no doubt as to the direction he wants to take Connacht Rugby and I’m happy to be part of that plan.”

The signing of the 25-year-old comes after the high profile additions of Dan Parks and Nathan White, and Elwood is excited to have the University of Ulster graduate on board.

“Signing Willie is a big step for us, he will join an already strong pack here at Connacht and his experience and workrate will add an extra dimension to our gameplay,” said Elwood.

“He’s an athletic, aggressive ball-carrier in the mould of a traditional number seven and alongside his phenomenal work at the breakdown I know he will be a major asset to the club.”

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