Leinster announce two new signings

Leinster have anounced the signing of two players, New Zealander Bryce Williams and Englishman Jonny Hepworth.

Second row Williams, 25, has had Super-12 experience with Canterbury Crusaders and has been procured on a one-year deal from Auckland.

He will arrive in Dublin next Monday.

Twenty-two-year-old Hepworth also signs on a one-year contract from Rugby League club Castleford Tigers and is expected to join the squad at the start of October.