Vainikolo makes shock switch

Former England wing Lesley Vainikolo has left Gloucester to join French second division club La Rochelle with immediate effect.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2012 - 18:22

Former England wing Lesley Vainikolo has left Gloucester to join French second division club La Rochelle with immediate effect.

Vainikolo scored 36 tries in 87 games for the Cherry and Whites following his switch from rugby league side Bradford Bulls in 2007 and represented England five times.

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