The 26-year-old midfielder has signed with the Irish club on a two-year deal after playing for the All Blacks XV on last year’s northern tour.
“It has been an absolute pleasure and I am so grateful to the Chiefs for giving me an opportunity to live my childhood dream,” Nankivell said in a statement.
“A massive thank you to the fans, the Chiefs family and my team-mates, both past and present, who have been a part of my journey since I came to Waikato at the end of 2016.
