Tuesday 25 March 2014

Aviva Premiership: London Irish sign Scotland prop Geoff Cross

Geoff Cross: Scotland prop will join London Irish in summer


Geoff Cross: Scotland prop will join London Irish in summer


London Irish have signed Edinburgh and Scotland prop Geoff Cross on a two-year contract.


Cross, 31, will join the Aviva Premiership club in the summer.


Cross, a qualified doctor, has won 28 caps for Scotland and London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith told the club’s official website: “It is great to have a player of Geoff’s talent and experience joining our squad next season.




“It is great to have a player of Geoff’s talent and experience joining our squad next season.”

Smith on Cross

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“He is a genuine international tighthead who has performed exceptionally well in the recent Six Nations championship.


“We will have plenty of competition in the front row next season that will only benefit the squad.”


Cross said: “Moving down to London Irish is a fantastic opportunity for me. Having met with Brian, discussed the vision of the club and seen the new training facility it was clear to see the intent the club has moving forward.


“Leaving Edinburgh was a difficult decision and I will leave with many fond memories, however I am excited to be moving to Sunbury and look forward to the challenge ahead.”



Article source: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/police-release-cctv-after-rugby-6768192


Aviva Premiership: London Irish sign Scotland prop Geoff Cross

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