CONNACHT SKIPPER Jarrad Butler has signed a contract extension with the province, keeping him at the Sportsground until 2022.
It’s another boost for Andy Friend after yesterday’s confirmation that Tiernan O’Halloran, Sean O’Brien and Tom Farrell have all agreed new deals in Galway.
“I am delighted to commit my future to Connacht for a further two seasons,” said 28-year-old Butler.
“We have some real leaders within our squad, and I was hugely honoured to take over the role of captain last season.
“There is a real sense of ambition within the player group which extends right throughout the staff and supporters of the province.
“I am really looking forward to the seasons ahead in a Connacht jersey.”
That Australian joined Connacht from the Brumbies ahead of the 2017/18 season and was voted the Connacht Rugby Players’ Player of the year in his first season at the Sportsground.
