Connacht sign new lock James Cannon

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of second row player James Cannon from Wasps.

The Premiership side have agreed terms that free up the 28-year-old Irish qualified lock to join Connacht for the 2016/17 season.

Head coach Pat Lam said: “James has been part of a competitive mix of second row players at Wasps but has shown his talent when given the chance. He brings a vast amount of experience from playing in both the Aviva Premiership and European Champions Cup and will greatly boost our second row options. We’re all looking forward to welcoming him to Connacht Rugby."

Cannon played 93 games in six seasons at Wasps after he began his professional career at Northampton Saints and had been part of the England Under-20s Grand Slam-winning squad of 2008.

He has been included in Connacht’s European Champions Cup squad that was registered last week and joined up with his new team mates at the Sportsground today.