![]() "Even then, as a young man, you could see the influence he had on that Chiefs squad and that influence I think has only increased over the years with Lyon most recently. “I first came across Charlie back in 2014 when I visited the Chiefs late-on in my playing days and as I was preparing to make the transition into coaching," said Cullen. So Cullen will welcome an arrival of the quality of Ngatai. ![]() Leinster's frontline centre partners Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose are certainties for Ireland duty during a busy 2023.Ĭiaran Frawley and Harry Byrne, two out-halves who have both lined out at centre for the province in recent times, are also named in Ireland's squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Leo Cullen first met the Kiwi eight years ago and was struck then by the influence the young Ngatai had on the Chiefs.Īnd, with next season extending into a World Cup year, the Leinster head coach is delighted to bring the experienced centre on board. ![]() Ngatai has played 88 times for the Top 14 side in the last four seasons and, in the coming weeks, will start work alongside Leinster's new backs coach Andrew Goodman, another Kiwi. Ngatai, 31, made one appearance for New Zealand in 2015, against Samoa, before injury cost him the opportunity to add to his Test experience, although he has also lined out 12 times for the Maori All Blacks.Īt club level the versatile back has thrived at Lyon, most recently helping the French club to claim the European Challenge Cup crown in Marseille. Leinster have confirmed that former All Black cap Charlie Ngatai has joined the province from Lyon.
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