Gloucester winger Lesley Vainikolo signs for La Rochelle on a two-and-a-half-year contract He adapted from league to union in no time at all and could always be relied upon to give 100% whether in his preferred position on the wing or in the centre when we asked him to. La Rochelle approached us to ask permission to talk to Lesley and explained that they were prepared to offer him a two-and-a-half year contract if we were willing to allow him to leave immediately. Lesley has been a fantastic servant to Gloucester Rugby and, frankly, it would have been unfair of us to stand in his way. He travelled there this week for a medical and to discuss terms and it's a great opportunity for him. He goes with our best wishes and our thanks. He'll always be remembered here at Kingsholm and will always be welcome.