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Former Munster back row Paddy Butler seals move to Japanese Top League

The 29-year-old left for Pau in 2015 but featured again for his native province during pre-season.
4.34pm, 15 Jan 2020
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FORMER MUNSTER BACK row Paddy Butler has joined Japanese Top League outfit Yamaha Júbilo following a four-year stint with Pau.

The 29-year-old Tipperary man departed the Top 14 club in the summer and spent pre-season training with his native province on a non-contractual basis.

Butler featured in Munster’s pre-season friendlies at home to London Irish and away to Connacht before being invited to a Yamaha training camp in France in October ahead of the new Top League season, which kicked off last weekend.

pb Butler poses in a Yamaha Júbilo jersey.

He was offered a contract soon afterwards and following a lengthy visa process, the Shannon RFC man confirmed on Instagram on Wednesday that he had officially signed a two-year deal with Yamaha, who finished third in their domestic standings last season.

Butler will join a Yamaha back row which includes South African World Cup winner Kwagga Smith.

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    Jan 15th 2020, 8:12 PM

    Best of luck Paddy.

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    Jan 15th 2020, 9:11 PM

    Incredible opportunity, enjoy!

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    Jan 15th 2020, 10:31 PM

    What an amazing experience that would be.

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