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London Irish confirm signing of British & Irish Lion – Huge Rugby News

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Last updated: 15/01/2019 1:38 pm
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London Irish today confirmed via their website that Allan Dell will be joining the club ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Dell, a 26-year-old prop forward, was a 2017 British and Irish Lions tourist whose selection for the tour of New Zealand followed a string of impressive performances in his first season of international rugby.

✍️ | London Irish has today confirmed that @AllanDell_ will be joining the club ahead of the 2019/20 season. Read more ? https://t.co/Ul5GwJ2yOp

? The Exiles’ next home game is against Jersey Reds on 27 January, with tickets available from https://t.co/MoQMsaijns pic.twitter.com/FSmGKLV7k5

— London Irish (@LiRFC) January 15, 2025

He was an ever-present player in the Scotland match day squad throughout the 2018 Autumn Internationals, increasing his tally of international caps to 17, and is racking up the appearances for an Edinburgh team that is leading its Heineken Champions Cup pool as well as chasing a place in the Pro 14 play-offs.

Director of rugby Declan Kidney says that Dell will be a strong addition to the London Irish squad.

“We have a strong set of forwards at Hazelwood, but we know that we need to bring in players in key areas to strengthen the group,”

“Allan is a player who has experience at the highest level with Edinburgh, Scotland and the Lions, and will this will add value to our squad.”

London Irish who sit top of the Championship are favourites for promotion back into the Gallagher Premiership next season will be wanting to add further big names to their roster for the 2019 season, there has been strong reports that Paddy Jackson is their key target and a deal could be close.

TAGGED:All BlacksAllan DellChampions CupEdinburghFeaturedLondon IrishNew ZealandPremiershipPro14Scotland
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