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Bristol Bears have signed Ireland fly-half Harry Byrne on loan from Leinster. <\/b><\/p>\n
Byrne has penned a three-month deal at the Premiership side and the Bears say he will act as cover for AJ MacGinty<\/a> who is set to miss the next four months with a knee injury.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old has made 75 appearances for Leinster and played four times for his country.<\/p>\n “It was important for us to bring in some additional cover at fly-half,” Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam said.<\/p>\n “Harry is a quality international player who is very experienced at domestic and European level, representing one of the top clubs in world rugby. <\/p>\n “His style of play is well suited to the Bears Way, and I would like to thank Leo Cullen and Leinster Rugby for allowing Harry to join us.<\/p>\n “When I spoke to him, he was excited to come and play for the Bears and his experience will be valuable on and off the field as we head into a busy period of Premiership and Champions Cup rugby.”<\/p>\n The Bears are next in Premiership action when they travel to Saracens on 4 January. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n