LEINSTER HAVE CONFIRMED that Ben Te’o will leave the province at the end of the season to join Worcester Warriors.
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The 28-year-old centre was recruited from rugby league in 2014 and has grown into a highly effective midfielder thanks to his dynamic ball carrying, aggression and ability to offload.
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He will leave the province at the end of the current campaign to take up an offer from Premiership side Worcester, where Irishmen Donncha O’Callaghan, Niall Annett and Darren O’Shea are currently on the books.
“Although disappointed that Ben is leaving, on behalf of everyone at Leinster Rugby, we would like to wish Ben the very best with his move to Worcester and indeed with his quest to play international rugby,” said Leinster head coach Leo Cullen.
“Ben is a very popular player within the group and we believe that he can still play a big part in our season. He showed in his last season with the Rabbitohs that he has the skill set to apply himself brilliantly in delivering some big performances on the way to helping his club win the NRL title in the full knowledge that he was joining Leinster.”
Te’o, who qualifies to play international rugby for England and has stated his desire to win Test caps, said he is excited about the next step in his career.
“Warriors are in a very similar stage in their playing and cultural development that I found when I first joined the Rabbitohs and I look forward to making a similar contribution at Sixways,” said Te’o.
“The investment in facilities and infrastructure is impressive and after speaking with Dean Ryan, it is clearly a Club which is on the up. Everything is in place for Worcester to become a successful Club competing in the top tier and I’m excited about getting started at Sixways.
“Finally I’d to thank Leinster Rugby for giving me the opportunity to go back to Union and to the fans for their support in particular when out injured. I look forward to finishing the season with Leinster as strong as possible.”
Leinster confirm Ben Te'o is leaving the province at the end of the season
LEINSTER HAVE CONFIRMED that Ben Te’o will leave the province at the end of the season to join Worcester Warriors.
The 28-year-old centre was recruited from rugby league in 2014 and has grown into a highly effective midfielder thanks to his dynamic ball carrying, aggression and ability to offload.
He will leave the province at the end of the current campaign to take up an offer from Premiership side Worcester, where Irishmen Donncha O’Callaghan, Niall Annett and Darren O’Shea are currently on the books.
“Although disappointed that Ben is leaving, on behalf of everyone at Leinster Rugby, we would like to wish Ben the very best with his move to Worcester and indeed with his quest to play international rugby,” said Leinster head coach Leo Cullen.
“Ben is a very popular player within the group and we believe that he can still play a big part in our season. He showed in his last season with the Rabbitohs that he has the skill set to apply himself brilliantly in delivering some big performances on the way to helping his club win the NRL title in the full knowledge that he was joining Leinster.”
Te’o, who qualifies to play international rugby for England and has stated his desire to win Test caps, said he is excited about the next step in his career.
“Warriors are in a very similar stage in their playing and cultural development that I found when I first joined the Rabbitohs and I look forward to making a similar contribution at Sixways,” said Te’o.
“The investment in facilities and infrastructure is impressive and after speaking with Dean Ryan, it is clearly a Club which is on the up. Everything is in place for Worcester to become a successful Club competing in the top tier and I’m excited about getting started at Sixways.
“Finally I’d to thank Leinster Rugby for giving me the opportunity to go back to Union and to the fans for their support in particular when out injured. I look forward to finishing the season with Leinster as strong as possible.”
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