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London Welsh make double transfer

Paulica Ion has joined London Welsh on a season long loan. Photo credit: Nigel French/EMPICS Paulica Ion has joined London Welsh on a season long loan. Photo credit: Nigel French/EMPICS

Thursday, August 9, 2012
5:41 PM

Exiles swoop for Romanian and Russian forwards

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Aviva Premiership newboys London Welsh have bolstered their forward options with the signings of Paulica Ion and Kirill Kulemin.

Romania prop Ion joins from London Irish on a season-long loan while Russia lock Kulemin makes the move from French club Castres.

Head coach Lyn Jones said: “They are two fine signings who will help our squad to perform to its maximum.

“They are boys with lots of experience at the highest level in the English and French leagues and can bring the best out of other players.”

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