UPDATE: Paddy Jackson Has Signed A Two Year Contract With Perpignan

The former Ireland player has signed a two year deal with Perpignan rugby club in Catalan.

Welcoming him to the team, Sporting Director of the French side, Christian Lanta, said: "Paddy Jackson, in the tradition of the 10 Irish, knows how to put his individual qualities at the service of the collective; confirmed goal scorer, talented lineman, Paddy has to bring to the team his experience of the international level."

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Le Président, @F_Riviere , a le plaisir d'annoncer la signature officielle pour 2 saisons du demi d'ouverture, PADDY JACKSON. https://t.co/qbVnEkosWH #GENERATIONUSAP pic.twitter.com/Du2G66m4pb
— Usap (@usap_officiel) June 8, 2018

Perpignan had been linked to Springbok out-half Elton Jantjies but Jackson was seen as a better fit as the club rejoins the Top 14 after four years.

Jackson was recently linked to the Sale Sharks club but rumours of his signing were ultimately false.