The 20-year-old centre graduates from the Connacht academy, and will be a “great asset” to the province’s senior squad next season, head coach Pete Wilkins said.
Gavin has been a key player for the Ireland U20s in the past two seasons, starring on the run to the 2023 Six Nations Grand Slam as well as the runner-up finish at the U20 World Cup, and again this spring as Ireland were just edged out of their Six Nations defence by England. “During his age grade rugby we have seen him develop into an incredibly physical and well-rounded centre, and he will be a great asset to our senior professional squad.
“The benefits have been enormous, not only for the academy players in exposing them to a professional environment, but also for both sets of coaches and management to work so closely together. “Today’s news of Matthew and Hugh moving to pro contracts next season was helped massively by how we’ve approached the last year, and it will always be a major aim of Connacht’s to continue developing our homegrown players.”
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