'An incredible opportunity' - France prop Slimani does retirement U-turn to join Leinster

Slimani will replace Michael Ala’alatoa in the Leinster squad.

Rabah Slimani of ASM Clermont Auvergne celebrates with supporters after the Heineken Challenge Cup Final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and La Rochelle at St James' Park in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

France tighthead prop Rabah Slimani will join Leinster ahead of the 2024/25 season according to Clermont head coach Christophe Urios. 

Slimani had been set to retire and join the Clermont staff as a coach. However, Urios said Leinster's offer was too good for the player to turn down.