Gloucester fly-half Billy Burns signs new contract
Tuesday 15 November 2016 16:41, UK
Fly-half Billy Burns has signed a new contract with Aviva Premiership side Gloucester.
Burns' previous contract was due to expire at the end of the season but the Gloucester Academy product said it was an easy decision to commit his longer-term future to the club.
The 22-year-old, whose brother Freddie used to play for the Cherry and Whites, has made more than 50 first-team appearances since his debut in 2012 and also spent time playing on loan for Hartpury College.
"I've been really happy with the way things have been going for me personally, and I'm confident that the club is moving in the right direction," Burns told Gloucester's website.
"I've been getting more game time this season and have been trying to put into practice the things that I've been learning from watching the likes of James Hook and working with [backs coach] Tim Taylor.
"I feel really at home here and am enjoying my rugby. I had no hesitation in signing and am now looking forward to the rest of the season."
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The club's director of rugby David Humphreys added: "Billy has all of the attributes that we are looking for in a fly half, and he is growing with every opportunity that he is given.
"He has been developing his own game and reputation as a player in a high-pressured position and we are very pleased with his progress.
"We've made no secret of the fact that we're trying to build a core group of talented English-qualified players and Billy fits the bill."
