As revealed by The Rugby Paper on June 19, London Irish have signed experienced second-row George Robson.
The 30-year-old former Harlequins stalwart joins the Exiles from French Top 14 side Oyonnax Rugby on a one-year contract.
Making more than 200 appearances for Quins, Robson made the switch to Oyonnax last summer but his French adventure was cut short by relegation to the ProD2.
The lineout specialist, who has already started pre-season at Sunbury, represented England Saxons as well as captaining the England senior midweek side on the tour of South Africa in 2012.
He said: “I’m excited to have signed for London Irish and I’m looking forward to the challenge of trying to win promotion back to the Premiership.
“I’m really looking forward to working with the coaches and players, and to train at the fantastic Hazelwood complex,” he added.
London Irish Head of Rugby Operations Glenn Delaney added: “George is a fantastic signing for the club and his experience and influence both on and off the field will be invaluable for us.
“He is a very talented lock who has played at the very highest level and I look forward to welcoming him to the club.”