Waugh signing a boost for Connacht

CONNACHT have received an enormous boost by securing the services of former Australian international lock forward Warwick Waugh in perhaps the biggest-ever signing made by the province.

Waugh (33) has played 28 times for Australia, including in the 1995 World Cup, and will be a huge addition to Connacht as they prepare for the Celtic League and Parker Pen Challenge Cup.

Connacht coach Steph Nel said the signing of the 6ft 8in, Waugh was a major boost. “The average age of our squad is 22 and in order to bring on and develop young talent you need experience around them. Waugh will provide that and a lot more to Connacht,” he said.