Jonathan Evans has joined Bath from Newport Gwent Dragons
Tuesday 24 February 2015 12:17, UK
Aviva Premiership title contenders Bath have secured the services of Newport Gwent Dragons scrum-half Jonathan Evans.
The 22-year-old will move to the Recreation Ground for next season, with his arrival following recent announcements that Peter Stringer and Micky Young will be leaving the West Country club.
Evans has represented Wales at U18 and U20 levels and made his Dragons debut at the age of 17.
He will join fellow scrum-half newcomer Niko Matawalu at The Rec next term under the guidance of head coach Mike Ford.
Bath first-team coach Darren Edwards, who previously worked with Evans at the Dragons and Wales U20s, said: "He brings a spark to the game, and he is very much at an exciting stage of his career.
"He is joining a club that has a fantastic pack, and he will thrive on playing off such a strong platform."
Evans said: "I'm delighted to be joining Bath Rugby next season.
"Playing for my home region since I was a teenager is something I'll always be extremely proud of, and I'm hoping to join Bath next season having finished on a high with the Dragons.”
