Connacht have announced the re-signing of 21 players while also confirming that Alex Wootton's loan move from Munster has been made permanent.
Ireland internationals Jack Carty, Ultan Dillane, Finlay Bealham and Dave Heffernan have all extended their stay at the Sportsground, while Wootton, this season’s top try-scorer in the Guinness Pro14, has signed a permanent deal following his loan move last summer.
The 26-year-old has scored 10 tries in 13 appearances this term.
In all 19 players from the existing professional squad have renewed deals for next season while a further two players, Oran McNulty and Cian Prendergast, have been promoted from the academy.
"I am delighted to see so many of our current crop of players sign on for another season," head coach Andy Friend said.
"We are continuing to shape the squad for next season, with further discussions ongoing, and supporters should expect more positive news in the weeks and months ahead."
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