Malone joins London Irish
Monday 16th February 2009
Moving on: Malone departs Harlequins for Exiles
London Irish have moved to sign reliable fly-half Chris Malone with the Australian-born player penning a two-year contract at the Madejski Stadium.
The 31-year-old former Bath and Harlequins pivot has been snapped up after limited opportunities behind Nick Evans at the Twickenham Stoop.
"In professional rugby you look for players that have the ability to control a game and the skills execution to do so," said Booth.
"Chris Malone has demonstrated that he has both in abundance so when the chance came to recruit him for our squad, we didn't hesitate to do so."
Meanwhile, the experienced Malone admitted he is delighted to join the Exiles and looks forward to what the remainder of the season holds.
"I am very excited about joining a great club like London Irish, I have always enjoyed playing at the Madejski," he said.
"Under the guidance of Toby Booth and Mike Catt I feel there is great belief in the club's prospects for the future and that is something I was very keen to be a part of.
"Their willingness to attack is how I like to play rugby and I hope to bring my skill set and experience to a very exciting playing squad."
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