Back row Aaron Wainwright insists he can achieve something 'special' and talked about how he has 'unfinished business' with Dragons RFC - after today signing new terms and pledging his future to the Men of Gwent.
The 26-year-old recently marked his 100th appearance for Dragons with a try-scoring player-of-the-match performance in the recent New Year’s Day victory over Scarlets.
The back row has also won 43 caps for Wales, featuring in both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Wainwright said: “I’m delighted to sign. There is a lot of unfinished business for me here and, being a Gwent boy, I want to see how far we can go as a team.
“It’s an exciting group we have here, and I’m excited about contributing more to my club.
“At this stage in my career, I’m thinking about what I will reflect upon when I finish playing rugby.
“If I can leave my mark at Dragons over these coming years, then I’ll be able to look back with pride. I want to stay I stuck at it and achieved something great at a special place.
“From chatting with Dai (Flanagan), he is excited about what we can do going forward. It’s about being consistent and holding ourselves accountable to ensure we play better.
“There is nothing I enjoy more than coming to Rodney Parade and seeing the terraces and stands full of fans cheering and supporting,” he added.
“I love coming here, playing games at home with that support. It drives me to put better performances in.
“At the end of the day, I support the Dragons, they are all supporting the Dragons, and if we are winning together, it is a special place.”
I’m delighted to sign. There is a lot of unfinished business for me here and, being a Gwent boy, I want to see how far we can go as a team.
