Connacht swell squad with double-signing of Leinster youngsters Murphy and Lasisi

Murphy - son of interim Ulster head coach Richie - has made 14 appearances for Leinster, including 8 this season and 3 in the Investec Champions Cup. He also had a period at Munster earlier in his career as injury cover.

WESTBOUND: Ben Murphy in Leinster rugby training. Pic: Morgan Treacy, Inpho

Connacht have competed the double-signing of Leinster pair Ben Murphy and Temi Lasisi.

The former Ireland under-20 internationals, scrum-half Murphy and prop Lasisi will join Pete Wilkins' ranks at the Sportsground ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.