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Wales flanker Dan Lydiate signs Ospreys contract extension

Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate

flanker Dan Lydiate has agreed a new deal to stay at the Welsh region for another season.

The flanker returned to action towards the end of the season following injury.

The 65-times Wales international won three Test caps, has won the Grand Slam, and played in two World Cups.

Lydiate is one of 11 Ospreys selected for the of

On signing a new deal, Lydiate said: “Getting back on the field was my main focus this season and I am grateful for the support of the Ospreys medical and Strength and Conditioning teams for getting me playing again.

“The focus now is to get back to my best, produce performances and play my role in a successful Osprey side. I just want to enjoy playing again and get back out there and do my stuff with the boys.

“We have had a few tough seasons here during my time at the Ospreys but things have really started to progress here with Heineken qualification for a second season.”

Despite his injury woes, Lydiate has been named in Wales’ squad for the summer tour of South Africa.

Ospreys Head Coach Toby Booth said: “Dan’s resilience and determination to get back playing after his injury has been well documented. His leadership skills and the standards he sets, on and off the field, have been recognised by his recent call-up for Wales.”

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