Leinster confirm signing of Crusaders prop Michael Alaalatoa

Alaalatoa, who has played five times for Samoa, will join the province this summer in time for pre-season training

Michael Alaalatoa of Moana Pasifika during the cultural challenge before playing the Maori All Blacks. Picture INPHO/Pool Pictures/Phil Walter

Leinster have confirmed the signing of Samoan prop Michael Alaalatoa from the Crusaders.

The 29-year-old tighthead, who started the 2019 World Cup pool game against Ireland in Fukuoka in 2019, will join the province in time for pre-season training this summer.