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Nienaber Says Frawley Exit Not Official as Reports Link Him to Connacht

Leinster’s head coach says the reported Connacht move has not been confirmed.

Overview

  • Bernard Jackman reported on The 42’s Rugby Weekly Extra podcast that Ciarán Frawley is set to join Connacht for the 2026–27 season.
  • At a Leinster media briefing, Jacques Nienaber praised Frawley as an outstanding and important figure but said no agreement has been finalised.
  • Nienaber added that contracting is led by Leo Cullen and Guy Easterby, with his role limited to rugby input.
  • Frawley has covered 10, 12, and 15 for Leinster, and reports indicate Connacht intend to use him primarily at out-half.
  • He has nine Ireland caps, has often been on the bench for Leinster’s biggest fixtures, and has appeared once in Ireland’s last 12 Tests.