Blues sign Kiwi Gopperth to back up Madigan

Leinster have announced the signing of Newcastle fly-half Jimmy Gopperth.

Blues sign Kiwi Gopperth to back up Madigan
Tue, 05 Mar, 2013 - 00:00
Andrew Baldock

The New Zealander has agreed a two-year deal and will move from the Championship club this summer.

Leinster’s move for Gopperth comes after current No 10 Jonathan Sexton secured a lucrative switch to French club Racing Metro, starting next season.

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