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Ex-Welsh international Rhodri Jones signs new Dragons deal

Ex-Welsh international Rhodri Jones signs new Dragons deal

Jones, who has won 24 caps for his country, joined the Dragons ahead of the 2022-2023 campaign and has become a key figure in the front row.
The 33-year-old, who has also represented Llandovery, Carmarthen Quins, Scarlets and Ospreys, has so far made a total of 37 appearances for Dragons.
Jones made 13 appearances in his first season with Dragons, earning a Wales call-up and three more caps under Wayne Pivac.
He has played on both sides of the scrum and was an ever-present last season, making 19 appearances.
'It is great that Rhodri has decided to continue playing for Dragons RFC,' said forwards coach Sam Hobbs.
'As a Welsh international, he brings crucial experience to a young forward pack and has made a big impact in his first couple of seasons here with his work rate and set-piece experience before being unlucky with injury.
'We look forward to him finishing this season well and kicking on next season, competing with an exciting group of front rowers.'
Jones is delighted to have agreed a new contract to stay at Rodney Parade.
'I've really enjoyed my time with Dragons and felt like I was playing my best rugby last season,' he said.
'This season I haven't been able to play as much as I would have liked due to injury but I'm looking forward to pushing hard towards the end of the season.
"I'm excited to continue working with Filo [Tiatia] and the other coaches as we look ahead to next season.'
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