Geraghty answers Bristol SOS call

Shane Geraghty will join from with immediate effect.
The fly half, who has six international caps for , returns to the city having spent two years with Colston's School between 2002 and 2004.
With Tusi Pisi sidelined for up to four months with a groin injury and Callum Sheedy (hamstring), Adrian Jarvis (calf) and Gavin Henson (dead leg) currently unavailable, Andy Robinson has bolstered his fly half options with the arrival of the 30 year-old.
He said: “Shane brings with him a knowledge of top-level rugby and an understanding of the rigours and demands of rugby.
“He can play at fly half and inside centre, has a good kicking percentage and has the ability to create opportunities through his distribution and footwork.
“Shane comes into the squad on Monday and we are confident he can add something to us, especially in an area where we are short of players at the moment.”
A graduate of the London Irish Academy, Geraghty has represented , and England at U21s and Saxons level.
Geraghty added: “I'm pleased to be joining Bristol Rugby and I'm looking forward to working hard and contributing where I can.
“I know just how tough it is to be competitive in the , but all the right ingredients are there for the Club to be successful.
“I'd like to thank London Irish for their continued support and I'm now excited about this opportunity and working with Andy [Robinson] and the team here.”

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