List of 2016–17 Pro12 transfers

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This is a list of player transfers involving Pro12 teams before or during the 2016–17 season.

Benetton Treviso[edit]

Main article: Benetton Rugby

Cardiff Blues[edit]

Main article: Cardiff Blues

Connacht[edit]

Main article: Connacht Rugby

Edinburgh[edit]

Main article: Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow Warriors[edit]

Main article: Glasgow Warriors

Leinster[edit]

Main article: Leinster Rugby

Munster[edit]

Main article: Munster Rugby

Newport Gwent Dragons[edit]

Main article: Dragons (rugby union)

Ospreys[edit]

Main article: Ospreys (rugby union)

Scarlets[edit]

Main article: Scarlets

Ulster[edit]

Main article: Ulster Rugby

Zebre[edit]

Main article: Zebre

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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