Ex-Leinster scrum-half Luke McGrath the latest big name to join French rugby ranks 

McGrath, who joined serial Top 14 survivors Perpignan, was not the only one to make the journey from Ireland to France this summer.

New Perpignan scrum-half Luke McGrath. Pic: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Former Ireland and Leinster scrum-half Luke McGrath is the biggest name added to the ranks of more than 20 Irish-heritage players and coaches plying their trade in France.

McGrath, who joined serial Top 14 survivors Perpignan, was not the only one to make the journey to France this summer.