Aussie league ace joins Exiles

London Irish have raided Australian rugby league for their latest signing - Penrith Panthers centre Paul Franze.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2005 - 12:49

London Irish have raided Australian rugby league for their latest signing - Penrith Panthers centre Paul Franze.

Franze, who joined Penrith from their NRL rivals Cronulla Sharks earlier this year, will link up with the Exiles next month when his current rugby league commitments finish.

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