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Robbie Henshaw reacts as his Leinster move is confirmed

The IRFU have confirmed that Ireland international Robbie Henshaw will join Leinster after the en...



Robbie Henshaw reacts as his L...
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Robbie Henshaw reacts as his Leinster move is confirmed

The IRFU have confirmed that Ireland international Robbie Henshaw will join Leinster after the end of this season.

The versatile centre confirmed his Connacht departure on Sunday with speculation linking with a switch to provincial rivals Leinster.

That has now been confirmed, with the IRFU revealing that Henshaw joins Leinster on a three-year deal until 2019.

"I would like to thank Connacht Rugby, the IRFU and Leinster for allowing me time to consider my future," said Henshaw.

"This has been a long and difficult process and while I am sorry to be leaving Connacht I look forward to the next chapter of my rugby career at Leinster. The support I have enjoyed from the fans in the Sportsground and throughout the province is something that I really value and I want to thank them for four great years."

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen, who played down interest in Henshaw yesterday when questioned about the possibility of the Connacht academy graduate joining, spoke of his delight at securing the deal.

"We are delighted to have secured Robbie's signature for the next three seasons. Robbie is a huge talent and we have all seen that over the last few weeks and months with Ireland in the 6 Nations and during the World Cup. We look forward to welcoming him into Leinster when this season is over and I am sure that our supporters would echo that view," said Cullen.

IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora spoke of his disappointment for Connacht, but of his delight at keeping Henshaw in Ireland.

"I am disappointed for Connacht that Robbie has decided to leave but pleased for Irish rugby that he has committed to a further three years. I know that the decision Robbie has taken to move from Connacht is not one he has taken lightly," he said.

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