Connacht head coach Eric Elwood has begun his preperations for next season in earnest with the signing of Jason Harris-Wright from Bristol and Brian Murphy from Galwegians.
With Connacht competing in the Heineken Cup, RaboDirect PRO12 and British & Irish Cup next season, squad depth will be of major importance and Elwood has moved quickly to land the duo.
Hooker Harris-Wright is a product of the Leinster Academy and has 11 senior appearances for the club as well as four Heineken Cup matches under his belt including the 2011 final victory over Northampton Saints.
The 24-year-old was part of the Ireland U20 World Championship team that beat Tonga in 2008 and featured in all bar one of Ireland U20's RBS 6Nations matches the same year.
Asked about joining Connacht he said: "I would just like to say I'm delighted to have signed for Connacht Rugby and I'm really looking forward to being part of a great club who I believe are making huge strides both in Europe and in the domestic competition.
“I look forward to meeting all the lads and getting stuck into pre-season next month."
His inclusion in next season's squad will strengthen the depth at hooker with the experienced Adrian Flavin and Ethienne Reynecke already in situ.
Meanwhile 26-year-old Brian Murphy earns his first professional contract having joined from Ulster Bank All Ireland League club side Galwegians.
Murphy was voted the iRadio Senior Club Player of the Year at the recent Connacht Annual Awards.
