Rugby transfer: Ciaran Frawley will leave Leinster. English mermaids for Faf de Klerk

The Rugby market does not stop between the Christmas and New Year holidays: from Roger Farias to Sotutu, there are various negotiations (concluded and not) that have circulated in the last few days and continue to circulate in the world of the oval ball.

Among the certain news there is certainly that concerning Ciaran Frawley. The Irish attacking midfielder will leave Leinster to join Connacht, a Galway-based franchise, in the 26/27 season on a two-year contract.

The 28-year-old fly-half will say goodbye to the Dublin team after nine matches. His drop in the 80th minute in the test match against South Africa in Durban in July 2024 was epic, giving Ireland a 24-25 victory.

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“I’m really excited to have the opportunity to represent Connacht on and off the pitch from next season. Now, with the Dexcom Stadium refurbished, it’s an extremely exciting time to be joining the club. I’m looking forward to meeting Stuart (Lancaster) again, meeting all my new teammates and staff next summer and helping the club bring success to the province for years to come,” Frawley said.

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Faf de Klerk is the other big name rumored to be making a return to the Premiership. The 34-year-old South African scrum-half, currently playing for Yokohama Canon Eagles, is in South Africa recovering from an injury suffered in the Japanese championship on 14 December.

According to a report by RugbyPass the two-time world champion with the Springboks shirt could end his adventure in the Land of the Rising Sun and return to England to once again wear the Sale Sharks shirt, the club with which he played for 5 seasons from 2017 to 2022.

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Remaining in the Prem Pedro Rubiolo has renewed his contract with the Bristol Bears. Arriving from Newcastle Falcons (now Red Bulls) in 2024, he had signed a three-year agreement with the club led by Pat Lam which will now be extended (the Argentine’s new agreement has not been disclosed).

The renewal of the second line, 32 caps with the Pumas, follows that of other players such as Harry Randall, Matias Moroni and James Williams.

“From day one, the club has made me feel welcome and I love the way we work, train and play together. I believe in what the club is building and I want to continue to improve, grow as a player and help the team achieve special goals,” said Rubiolo.

Finally in France, the Olympic Middayreports that the Scot Adam Hastings could leave the Glasgow Warriors to move to the Top14 with Montpellier where he would meet his national teammate Ali Price.

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