Connacht sign New Zealand-born back row on three-year deal

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of 25-year-old back-row Jarrad Butler on a three-year deal.

Tue, 11 Jul, 2017 - 14:36

Steve Neville

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of 25-year-old back-row Jarrad Butler on a three-year deal.

The back-row, who can cover as an open side, blindside and Number 8, will join the Westerners from Super Rugby franchise the Brumbies where he won the Player of the Year award in 2014.

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