"Connacht have completed their pursuit of Leinster flanker Will Connors, announcing that the 29-year-old, who has nine caps for Ireland, will head west to reunite with former coach Stuart Lancaster on a two-year deal this summer."
"Kildare native Connors thrived under Lancaster, encapsulating a period when he won all his Irish caps in 2020 and 2021, but he has been dogged by injuries for much of the time since, though the terrific tackler did shine in all-too-rare Champions Cup ties."
Connacht have secured Leinster flanker Will Connors on a two-year contract starting this summer. Connors is 29 years old and has earned nine caps for Ireland. The move reunites Connors with former coach Stuart Lancaster at Connacht. Connors is a Kildare native who thrived under Lancaster, winning all his international caps in 2020 and 2021. Injuries have limited Connors' availability since that period. Connors remains a highly regarded tackler and produced notable performances in occasional Champions Cup appearances despite limited game time.
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