Connacht Rugby has announced a new addition to their lineup with the addition of Leinster star Adam Byrne.
The winger will be joining Connacht from next season after a 10 year career with Leinster.
Byrne actually made his debut against Connacht, when he came on as a replacement in 2012, making him Leinster’s youngest ever player.
In the years since he has played for the province a total of 64 times, and racked up 24 tries during that time.
He made his international debut in the 2017 November Internationals, lining out on the wing for the victory over Argentina that month.
Adam Byrne said that he fells the time is right to seek out a new challenge, and that he’s looking forward to the time ahead with his new club.
“I am hugely excited by the challenge that Andy Friend has set for me and I look forward to contributing to a new environment from next season.”
“Connacht is an ambitious club and I am also fortunate that I already have mates playing there and I look forward to linking up with them ahead of a new season.”
Head Coach Andy Friend says that “everyone in Ireland” knows of Byrne’s quality, and that he will add something different to their back three options.
“He will complement the style of rugby we play here at Connacht, and his height and strong physical attributes will also offer us something different.”
“Many players have taken their games to a new level after being given the platform here at the club and I know Adam has what it takes to do the same.”
