Ronan O’Gara and Jonny Sexton will be heading for France next season, but another Irish player has been recognised for his stellar efforts this past season.
By Declan Whooley
Ex-Munster hooker Denis Fogarty has been named in the French Pro D2 team of the season after an excellent first year with Aurillac in the second-tier of French rugby.
The Limerick man was in top form for Aurillac last season, a side coached by former Irish international Jeremy Davidson. They ultimately lost at the semi-final stage, but his ball carrying and impressive scummaging made him one of the top hookers in the Pro D2.
The Examiner reports that Fogarty will be moving onto pastures new next season with Agen signing the former Munster player for next season, though the Irish connection will continue at Aurillac. Ulster hooker Nigel Brady has been signed as a replacement and leaves after 119 appearances at Ravenhill since he made his debut back in 2002.
A growing Irish contingent in the Top 14 next season.
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