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All Black Mils Muliaina swaps Connacht for Zebre
ESPN Staff
April 1, 2015
Mils Muliaina
Mils Muliaina© Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images

World Cup-winner Mils Muliaina will play for Zebre next season.

Muliaina has been turning out for Connacht this term after arriving earlier in the season but he has opted to journey across to Italy for the 2015-16 campaign. He has played in 10 matches for the Irish province and Pat Lam has hailed the impact the fullback has made.

"Even in one quick year, Mils has made a lasting contribution to Connacht Rugby," Lam said. "His influence on and off the field with our young squad has been invaluable and I know the players, particularly the backs, have benefited from his vast experience. A big part of our growth as a team this season has been around challenging each other to reach higher standards and Mils was massive in driving this.

"He has really embraced the Connacht culture and he's made a big effort to get out amongst the community and I know the supporters have enjoyed meeting and getting to know him. For me personally it was fantastic to have the opportunity to work with him again and on behalf of everyone, I'd like to thank Mils and wish him all the best in Italy and with Zebre."

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