Reddan hopes joining Leinster will bolster international career

WASPS and Ireland scrum half Eoin Reddan, pictured, hopes his move to Leinster will aid his international career.

Since his move to the London club, Reddan won 14 caps for his country, including two appearances at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. At domestic level, the former Munster player won Powergen Cup, Heineken Cup and Guinness Premiership medals with the Premiership outfit during his four-year spell in London.

Reddan admitted: “It is tough for me leaving Wasps, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my last four years and I can’t overstate how great a club it is. The fitness team, physio staff and back room team are top class and make it easy for you to be at your best. The coaches have helped me personally and supported me over the last four years and I would like to thank them for all their support, particularly in my decision to go home to further my international career.

“I am looking forward to representing Leinster next season, they are a top club who have proved that on the European stage and they may even go on to win the Heineken Cup.

“The biggest thing I will take away from Wasps is the experience of playing on the biggest day of the season, playing in the biggest games and performing consistently as a team — that will stay with me forever.”

Wasps’ Director of Rugby, Lions boss Ian McGeechan admitted: “We are sad to see the departure of Eoin, a player whose talent and attitude have played a key role in our success over the last four seasons.

“We are, and always will be, a club that supports our players international ambitions however, and it is with our blessing and support that we see him head back to Ireland and join Leinster. It has been a pleasure to work with a player of Eoin’s calibre and he will be missed by all.”

Leinster coach Michael Cheika described the signing as “a big asset,” saying Reddan was a top quality player. “Someone of his experience, coming from a culture of a big club like Wasps, will be a big bonus for Leinster.

“He is a great player, has a lot of experience of playing in the big spectrum and will provide a lot of leadership around the park.”