#5. Lood de Jager – released
The international second-row will reportedly return to South Africa when his contract expires.
#6. AJ MacGinty to Bristol Bears
Regarded as one of the best fly halves in the Premiership, the 31 year-old links up with Pat Lam once again, having helped Connacht to a maiden PRO12 title during the 2015/16 season.