Edinburgh sign Connacht back O'Conor on two-year deal
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Edinburgh have signed "quality operator" Piers O'Conor from Connacht on a two-year deal.
The 29-year-old, who can play at centre, wing and full-back, will move to the Scottish capital this summer.
After six years with Bristol, O'Conor joined Connacht last summer and has started 15 of the Galway club's 17 URC matches this season.
"Piers is exactly the type of quality operator we look for in a non-Scottish qualified signing," said Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt.
"He's an excellent player with the ability to cover multiple positions across the backline, which is hugely valuable for us in managing the demands of a long season.
"His consistent performances and impressive statistics speak for themselves and his experience and leadership qualities will be a significant asset to our squad both on and off the field"
Born in Sydney and raised in England, O'Conor has played for Ireland Under-19s and England Under-20s.
"Joining a club like Edinburgh is a big opportunity. It's a new environment and a strong squad," he said.
"It's a great challenge and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in, meeting the group and doing my bit to help the team push on and win some silverware."