Connellan signs for French club

Former Ireland Schools captain David Connellan has cut ties with Buccaneers to sign for French third Division side CS VilleFranche, ahead of the new rugby season.

Connellan signs for French club
Tue, 02 Aug, 2005 - 14:36

Former Ireland Schools captain David Connellan has cut ties with Buccaneers to sign for French third Division side CS VilleFranche, ahead of the new rugby season.

The talented 21-year-old, who operates at fly-half and scrum-half, has signed as a full-time profressional for the Lyon-based club.

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