London Irish exodus to Bath continues as flanker Matt Garvey signs for next season The 25-year-old England Saxons forward has played for Irish in the second-row and back-row. "Matt is an excellent player and one we are extremely happy to have secured," said Bath head coach Gary Gold. He is a big unit and can do the rough stuff, but he can also offer a real threat in attack. Garvey added: "I know that the environment there (Bath) is a tough one. I look forward to joining the squad, and to testing myself among the players there and fighting for a place in the team. Garvey becomes Bath's second signing for next season from Irish, following centre Jonathan Joseph, who will make the same journey down the M4 that coaches Toby Booth and Neal Hatley made last summer.