Connacht have signed veteran South African loosehead prop Francois Van Wyk from Bath. Van Wyk featured 28 times for Bath last season, helping them to the Gallagher Premiership title, and has remained an ever-present member of the matchday 23 this season. Of his new move, Van Wyk said: "I'm really looking forward to the move to Connacht in the summer. Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster added: “We’re confident Francois can be a real asset to the group next season. "He plays an important role in a very successful Bath team, and we’re looking forward to him bringing those learnings from across his career.”

Source: Irish Examiner January 21, 2026 18:42 UTC