Thursday 23 November 2017 12:26, UK
Connacht flanker Jake Heenan will leave the Irish province at the end of the season.
The former New Zealand U20 captain has made over 50 appearances for Connacht but has suffered a series of injuries since joining in 2013.
"Jake has made a huge contribution to Connacht both on and off the field since he signed for us," said Connacht chief executive Willie Ruane.
"Aside from his excellent performances on the pitch he has also been an outstanding role model off it.
"His contribution to various charities and the time he invested to coaching young players in the province is an example of everything that is good in Connacht Rugby.
"We wish him well in his future career."
Heenan has been restricted to two appearances this season but returned to training this week after recovering from a knee injury and has been named at openside for Connacht's trip to Cardiff Blues in the Guinness PRO14 on Friday.
