Eroni Vasiteri deal falls through for Connacht Rugby

Connacht have announced that they will no longer sign Fiji Test centre Eroni Vasiteri following his recent suspension for eye-gouging. 

Vasiteri is currently playing in the NRC for newcomers Fijian Drua in the NRC in Australia, he faces a nine week suspension for eye gouging Canberra Vikings hooker Folau Fainga’a during an NRC match two weeks ago.

Connacht announced the signing of Vasiteri on a one-year deal last month, but confirmed via a press release that the deal will be no longer going ahead.

"Due to a recent suspension Vasiteri would not have been in a position to proceed with the move until later in the season," read the statement. 

"Connacht Rugby wishes Eroni Vasiteri every success in his future career and hope to make an announcement on an alternative signing shortly."