Ross Byrne's switch from Leinster to Gloucester confirmed

The emergence of Sam Prendergast has pushed Ross Byrne down the depth chart at Leinster. 

REAL COUP: Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington said the signing of Ross Byrne is a "real statement of ambition" by the club. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Ross Byrne’s switch this summer from Leinster to Gloucester has been confirmed by the English Premiership club.

The 29-year old has played 177 times for his native province and earned 22 caps for Ireland. He has made 15 appearances in blue this season, four of them in the starting No.10 jersey, despite the emergence of Sam Prendergast.