Last season's Amlin Challenge Cup semi-finalists Connacht have bolstered their front-row options with the signing of New Zealand's Junior World Cup winning prop Rodney Ah You.
The 22-year-old has signed an 18-month deal at the Sportsground and makes the move from the southern hemisphere where he has been playing for New Zealand provincial side Canterbury.
Ah You lifted the IRB Junior Crown with in 2007 and 2008 and provides cover for the injured Robbie Morris.
After only taking up rugby at the age of 16, Ah You quickly progressed through the ranks at Canterbury and was capped at Under-19 and Under-20 level for New Zealand.
His contract will see him remain in Ireland until the end of 2011/12 season.
Connacht have had an indifferent start to their European campaign this time around, losing in Italy against I Cavalieri Estra in Round 1 before bouncing back to beat Bayonne 16-13 in Round 2.
