Kepu to depart London Irish

Mon, Feb 8, 2021, 9:37 PM
AFP
by AFP
Sekope Kepu is due to depart London Irish sighting personal reasons. Photo: Getty Images
Sekope Kepu is due to depart London Irish sighting personal reasons. Photo: Getty Images

Australia's most-capped prop Sekope Kepu is terminating his contract with London Irish due to personal reasons, the English Premiership club said on Monday.

The 35-year-old had been with the club since last season. "London Irish can confirm Sekope Kepu has left the club due to personal reasons," said a club statement.

"Kepu outlined the nature of his predicament to director of rugby Declan Kidney over recent weeks.

"This weekend he confirmed that he felt he had no option but to return to New Zealand citing personal family health reasons, which will remain private, for his decision.

"Whilst we are desperately disappointed, in these unprecedented times we understand the human element of Sekope's situation," he said.

Kepu, who has 110 Test caps, leaves with Irish sitting comfortably in sixthplace in the Premiership table on 22 points after eight matches.

Share
Stewart double spoils Caslick's Reds debut as Waratahs keep Aussie streak intact
No Red alert despite McReight injury: McDermott
France saw off Scotland to claim the Six Nations title. Photo: Getty Images
France skittle Scotland to claim Six Nations title
'Best in the world': Ikitau hailed after hat-trick heroics in Drua win