Aviva Premiership
London Irish sign Edinburgh captain Coman on three-year deal
PA Sport
February 1, 2016

London Irish have announced the signing of Edinburgh captain Mike Coman on a three-year deal.

Back-row forward Coman, 28, will move to Irish for next season.

The New Zealander joined Edinburgh in 2013, leading them to last season's European Challenge Cup final, when they were beaten by Gloucester.

Coman said: "Having spoken to [Irish head coach] Tom Coventry, who I know well from New Zealand, and seeing where he wants to take the club, I was happy to sign.

"Everything looks to be in place off the field to ensure the side are successful on it, and I look forward to being part of a squad working hard to achieve that."

Irish's head of rugby operations Glenn Delaney added: "The addition of Mike to our squad for next season is a huge coup for London Irish.

"He is a proven leader and will bring plenty of physicality to our pack."

Irish are currently bottom of the Aviva Premiership after collecting just eight points from 10 games, and they host 10th-placed Worcester next weekend.

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