Connacht have expressed their disappointment at Quinn Roux's decision to leave the club at the end of the season, but the Western province have wished the Ireland lock well in what will be a new chapter of his career. Roux will end his seven-year stay with Connacht this summer and will thus also bring the curtain down on his Ireland career. Upon confirming Roux's imminent departure, Connacht have revealed that the search for a replacement second-row is already well underway. Roux admitted that leaving Galway was a tough decision but he and his young family felt it was time for a fresh start. “It’s no secret we would have liked to see Quinn stay at the club beyond this season.

Source: Irish Independent May 10, 2021 11:19 UTC