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Published 17:53 4 Sept 2014 BST
The deal sees Johnny return from France, where he has been playing with Racing Metro, and stay with Leinster in a contract that runs up to the World Cup in 2019.
The 29-year-old, who sustained a broken jaw during Racing Metro’s clash with Toulon last Saturday’s commented:
“I am pleased to be re-joining Leinster, the club where I started my professional career. I grew up playing my rugby in Leinster and always wanted to pull on the blue jersey so I am delighted to be able to return to play my club rugby in Ireland.”
Jonathon and his wife Laura celebrated the birth of their child Luca in June of this year and the rugby player added that the decision to return home was made for his family and for his career with Ireland.
Meanwhile, Philip Browne of the IRFU also welcomed the news.
“Jonathan is one of the best out-halves in world rugby and the IRFU are delighted that he will be playing his rugby in Ireland. Irish rugby will benefit hugely from having a player of his calibre playing full-time in Ireland.”The thrilling new Irish novel you won’t be able to put down
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