Sean Maitland signs for London Irish

London Irish today announced the signing of Scotland International and British and Irish Lion Sean Maitland from Glasgow Warriors on a long term contract.
The New Zealand-born full-back, 26, moved to Scotland from the Crusaders in 2012 and went on to win 15 Test caps for the Scots while also featuring in the Lions tour to Australia in 2013.
He said: “I’m excited to be joining London Irish at the end of the season. Having spoken to Bob Casey and Glenn Delaney and knowing how Tom Coventry operates as a coach, helped with my decision making.
“The structure off the field is exceptional and with the appointments that have been made, the Club is clearly striving to get back to the top of the European game and I’m looking forward to being involved in that process.”
Operations Director Bob Casey added: “Sean is a British and Irish Lion back-three player and proven on the International stage. He is the right age, a great character and wants to be a big part of our long term plan. He is another significant signing and further indication that we want to compete with the best in the Aviva Premiership and Europe.”
Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: “Sean has played a big role at the club over the last three years and we wish him all the best when he leaves at the end of the season.
“There is still a lot of rugby to be played between now and then and I’m sure he’ll want to leave the club on a high in the summer.”