Bristol Bears have signed Eire fly-half Harry Byrne on mortgage from Leinster.
Byrne has penned a three-month deal on the Premiership aspect and the Bears say he’ll act as cowl for AJ MacGinty who is about to overlook the subsequent 4 months with a knee harm.
The 25-year-old has made 75 appearances for Leinster and performed 4 occasions for his nation.
“It was essential for us to usher in some further cowl at fly-half,” Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam stated.
“Harry is a high quality worldwide participant who could be very skilled at home and European stage, representing one of many prime golf equipment in world rugby.
“His fashion of play is properly suited to the Bears Manner, and I wish to thank Leo Cullen and Leinster Rugby for permitting Harry to affix us.
“After I spoke to him, he was excited to return and play for the Bears and his expertise will probably be helpful on and off the sector as we head right into a busy interval of Premiership and Champions Cup rugby.”
The Bears are subsequent in Premiership motion once they journey to Saracens on 4 January.