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McCartney agrees Connacht extension
Connacht hooker Tom McCartney has signed a new three-year extension with the IRFU.
The new contract will see McCartney, who will qualify to play for Ireland in October 2017, remain at the Sportsground until at least the summer of 2020.
Born in New Zealand, McCartney joined Connacht from Auckland Blues in 2014 and recently made his 50th appearance for the province in the Guinness PRO12 clash with Benetton Treviso.
"I'm delighted to sign on for another three years with Connacht Rugby. I came here excited to be able to help the province achieve its vision of success and I believe we have the structures in place to see us continue to go from strength to strength," McCartney said.
Head coach Pat Lam will leave Connacht at the end of the season but he believes McCartney's deal is a big boost for the province.
"I'm delighted for Connacht Rugby and our supporters that Tom has re-signed. It is a massive statement for the future of the squad and the province," he said.
"I've known Tom for so much of his career and he is a valuable leader on and off the pitch. Along with all the other recent re-signings, he will be an important contributor to the future success of the province.”
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