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Paddy Jackson set to join Lyon Rugby for 2023/24 season - reports

Paddy Jackson could be set to join French side Lyon Rugby.

L’Equipe are reporting that former Ulster fly-half Jackson will link up with Lyon for the 2023/24 Top 14 season.

It is understood the 31-year-old is wanted by the Rhone-based club following the departure of All Black Lima Sopoaga.

Read more: Ex-Ulster Rugby star claims top points scorer award

Jackson is coming off the back of a successful season with London Irish. He played 23 games for the Exiles and finished as the Gallagher Premiership's top scorer, with 205 points in 20 appearances.

He played a pivotal role in helping London Irish finish fifth in the standings, the club's highest finish in 14 years.

Jackson has previously played for Perpignan back in 2018/19 before joining London Irish, and could now be set for a return to France.

A number of players have already left London Irish after the club were suspended from the Premiership on June 6 and subsequently went into administration.

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