Ulster Rugby: Leone Nakarawa move hits rocks
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The Kingspan Club said the development came following a ‘detailed medical report’.
An Ulster Rugby spokesperson said: “We can today confirm that, on receipt of a detailed medical report following an examination by the club at the weekend, Leone Nakarawa will no longer be joining Ulster Rugby for next season.
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Hide Ad“This outcome is disappointing for both the player and Ulster Rugby, however, we will continue to build strongly with our preparations for next season. We wish Leone the very best for the future.
“Further updates on the 2021/22 season squad will be released in due course.”
The former European Player of the Year agreed to a one-year deal with Ulster in January.
Nakarawa, touted as a replacement for the departing Marcell Coetzee, was set to leave Glasgow Warriors in the summer to link up with his new team-mates.
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