Connacht tie up lock Thornbury
Connacht Rugby have announced that 24-year-old lock Gavin Thornbury has signed a two-year contract extension to take him up to the end of the 2020-21 season. Thornbury joined the western province last season and he has already made seventeen appearances for Andy Friends side. Friend said, “Gavin is a top quality player who has really impressed me and everyone at the club. He is a big powerful player who is continuing to get better and better the more he plays. He has a really bright future and has the potential to play consistently at the highest level. He will be a vital player for us in the seasons ahead.” Prior to joining Connacht, Thornbury spent six months in New Zealand where he played for club side Border on the North Island and helped them to victory in the Wanganui premier club competition. During that time, he also played for the Wanganui provincial representative team. He has previously represented Ireland at Under 20 level. Following the signing of his contract e