'Any club worth their salt would be looking at Fainga’a’, says Friend

Connacht coach Andy Friend says it’s no surprise he has a battle on his hands to hold on to impressive flanker Colby Fainga’a, with Lyon apparently leading the way to try sign the Australian.

Fainga’a was voted Players’ Player of the Year in his first term at the Sportsground last season and the 28-year-old, who has been constantly impressive in his 30 appearances so far for Connacht, has attracted plenty of interest from other clubs.