Bristol Bears have signed Eire fly-half Harry Byrne on mortgage from Leinster.
Byrne has penned a three-month deal on the Premiership facet and the Bears say he’ll act as cowl for AJ MacGinty who is ready to overlook the subsequent 4 months with a knee damage.
The 25-year-old has made 75 appearances for Leinster and performed 4 instances for his nation.
“It was vital for us to usher in some further cowl at fly-half,” Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam mentioned.
“Harry is a high quality worldwide participant who may be very skilled at home and European degree, representing one of many prime golf equipment in world rugby.
“His model of play is effectively suited to the Bears Approach, and I want to thank Leo Cullen and Leinster Rugby for permitting Harry to affix us.
“Once I spoke to him, he was excited to come back and play for the Bears and his expertise will probably be helpful on and off the sphere as we head right into a busy interval of Premiership and Champions Cup rugby.”
The Bears are subsequent in Premiership motion after they journey to Saracens on 4 January.
