London Irish have confirmed that a dozen players will be departing the Gallagher Premiership club now that their 2022/23 season has drawn to a close.
The home side’s first-half efforts should have ensured they were out of sight at the interval.
The Premiership Rugby 7s squads have been announced and the two-day event at Franklin's Gardens is an opportunity for some promising youngsters to shine.
London Irish's confirmation of the RugbyPass exclusive that Sean O'Brien is joining next season highlights the array of riches that Declan Kidney will have at his disposal.
London Irish have managed to avoid another exodus of their top young talents by handing out six new contracts to their emerging stars.
After a testing season that culminated in the club being relegated from the Aviva Premiership, London Irish have been dealt a further blow with the news that highly-touted prospect Josh Basham will be leaving the club.
It was an unenvious position for Nick Kennedy and his coaching staff to be in right from day one.