Swift in no hurry to exit Connacht

The longest serving player in the RaboDirect PRO12 league is hoping to play for at least another season. Michael Swift, 35, has chalked up a record 156 in the league and has also played 70 games in the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge during his 14 seasons with Connacht.

The London- born lock has played in 11 of Connacht’s Pro12 games this season, as well as a couple of Heineken Cup games, and believes he can keep going for at least another season.

“I hope to do another year with Connacht. I am 35 now but I still feel I have something to give to the squad. I am confident that I’ll be around next year,” said Swift.