Connacht land exciting South African star

Shayne Bolton, whose grandmother is from Dublin, will arrive in Galway with a glowing reputation as one of the brightest young prospects in South African rugby.

Connacht have confirmed the signing of versatile, Irish-qualified South African, Shayne Bolton.

Bolton, whose grandmother is from Dublin, will arrive in Galway with a glowing reputation as one of the brightest young prospects in South African rugby. The 20-year old represents the University of Free State in the Varsity Cup and also impressed in the U21 SA Championship.