Dragons sign Lee Byrne and Aled Brew

The Newport-Gwent Dragons‘ desire to become Wales‘ top region has been boosted by the signing of internationals Lee Byrne and Aled Brew.
Revealed on Sunday, the Welsh region confirmed the moves today.
The 33-year-old full-back returns to Wales after three years with French giants Clermont while former Dragon Brew spent the last two year with strugglers Biarritz.
Byrne said: “I am excited to be returning to Wales to play again. I hope to bring my experiences from France back to the Dragons.
“It’s no secret that the best fans in Wales are at Rodney Parade and it will be a nice change to have them cheer for me and not jeer for me!
“I am really pleased to be getting the opportunity to work with Lyn Jones again. I have a lot of respect for him and I’m looking forward to having the chance to be part of developing a competitive Welsh region in the Dragons.”
Brew added: “I have no regrets at all about my time in French rugby, it’s been a fantastic experience but I feel it’s the right time to come home for me and my family.
“I always wanted return to the Dragons after France given the chance. And I also still have ambition to play for Wales and to do that, I know I have to play week-in, week-out and it’s something I’m determined to do with the Dragons.
“The Dragons’ ambition to become the best side in Wales, securing the likes of Toby and Byrney and also getting new training facilities in Ystrad Mynach mean it’s exciting times for Gwent rugby, and it I’ll be proud to be a part of that.”
Director of Rugby Lyn Jones said: “I am absolutely delighted to sign someone of Lee’s experience and calibre. He has proved himself in Britain and France as a top quality number 15.
“There are still many in the game who still rate Lee as the best 15 in the UK. It’s a significant signing for us who is going to help the growth of our Gwent side whilst helping to develop Hallam Amos as a future Welsh 15.
“Aled has shown a desire to come back to his natural home of Newport Gwent Dragons where he was extremely popular with the supporters in the past and proved to be an excellent try scorer.
“As well as Lee, Aled is a significant signing for the region and we are excited for his return to Gwent. I look forward to seeing him play once again on Rodney Parade.”