Ian Madigan seeks new challenge as he confirms Bordeaux switch

Ian Madigan will leave Leinster next summer to join French Top 14 club Bordeaux Begles.

Ireland utility back Madigan was heavily courted by Harlequins and Bristol, as well as being offered fresh terms by Leinster, but has opted to make the switch to France.

The 26-year-old will leave his home province in a bid to secure a frontline playmaking role after understudying Johnny Sexton and formerly Jimmy Gopperth.