Brumbies star Wallaby Scott Fardy to link up with Leinster

Leinster’s liking for wizened southern hemisphere locks has been reaffirmed with the confirmation that Wallaby Scott Fardy will join the province from the Brumbies on what is believed to be a two-year deal at the end of the current Super Rugby campaign.

The province hit pay dirt in the past with Scotland’s Australian-born Nathan Hines and former All Black Brad Thorn, both of whom proved to be major additions to the squad and who ended their respective times in Dublin with Heineken Cup medals in their pockets.

“It’s still a big year ahead at the Brumbies and I’m looking forward to the season ahead in Canberra,” Fardy has told the Canberra Times. “I’m also excited about the chance to join Leinster next season. But I’ve got a lot that I want to achieve at the Brumbies and it should be a great year with the boys.”