The 6'6, 107kg second row spent a season with Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs in 2010 and it was during Exeter's preseason game against Connacht in Dubarry Park that Head Coach Eric Elwood caught up with the former Connacht star:
"Dave's been brought in as cover for the injured Dave Nolan and we're delighted to have a player of his caliber in the squad. He's played here before so he's been able to fit straight into the setup and he gives us extra options in the second row."
Dave has been capped for Ireland Schools and U19 and was the captain of the Irish U21 side that reached the 2004 Rugby World Championship final in Scotland. He was capped by Ireland A in 2007 against the New Zealand Maori and England Saxons.
Speaking about the 1 year deal Dave said:
"I'm excited to be back in Connacht and I'm looking forward to a big season ahead. It's been good seeing some old faces about, a lot has changed since I left and I've been impressed with the work ethic of the lads. I'm looking forward to being a Galwegian again."
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