La Rochelle officially confirm the signing of Ireland international Ultan Dillane

Dillane is off to France this summer. Image: James Crombie/INPHO Dillane is off to France this summer. Image: James Crombie/INPHO TOP 14 CLUB La Rochelle have officially confirmed the signing of Ireland international second row Ultan Dillane ahead of the 2022/23 season.

The 28-year-old will link up with Ronan O’Gara’s side this summer after spending the entirety of his professional career up until this point with Connacht.Dillane made his Ireland debut in 2016 and has 19 Test caps to his name but will now shift his career to France.It was a huge success for O’Gara in his first season as the main boss of the Top 14 side but the Irishman is keen for La Rochelle to push on again next season as they target domestic glory too.

Out-half Antoine Hastoy, who made his France debut last year, joins from Pau, while hooker Quentin Lespiaucq is also shifting from Pau to La Rochelle.

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