Dragons RFC are thrilled to officially announce the signing of Wales Under-20s captain Harry Beddall.
The 20-year-old openside – who has just successfully led his country in the Under-20 Six Nations – will link-up the Men of Gwent on a long-term deal from Leicester Tigers.
The all-action flanker is one of the most exciting talents in the Welsh national set-up and now makes his return home to Wales to join the Dragons this summer.
Cardiff-born Beddall has already shone at Rodney Parade this season, putting in a phenomenal 34 tackles as Wales Under-20s heroically defeated Ireland Under-20s in February.
He was also a driving and inspirational figure as Wales Under-20s stunned England Under-20s in Cardiff in the final round of fixtures.
Head Coach Filo Tiatia said: “We are excited that Harry is joining us and making his return to Wales.
“Harry had an extremely strong Six Nations campaign and is a player we have been aware of and who has a very bright future ahead of him.
“His work rate off the ball is outstanding, his collision work is very good, and he has a strong mentality that means he can perform and stay at a high level, for someone who is still very young.
“He’s been absolutely awesome to watch representing Wales Under-20s and we’re looking forward to getting him in our environment and helping him reach his potential in the seasons to come.”
A former Cardiff High School pupil, Beddall started playing rugby for St Peters RFC before studying at Hartpury.
Beddall made his senior Leicester Tigers debut against Coventry in the Premiership Rugby Cup last November and was also part of the Wales Under-20s squad last season.
Beddall said: “I’m excited to be returning to Wales and joining Dragons.
“I want to thank Filo for giving me the opportunity and, with him being a former back row, I am sure he will be great to learn from.
“Being back with Hobbsy (Sam Hobbs) and OB (Matt O’Brien), who I worked with in Welsh age groups, will also be great.
“Having played with some of the boys at Dragons already, I can’t wait to be back training with them.
“I’m already looking forward to getting stuck in with the boys in pre-season training after the Junior World Cup in Italy with Wales.”
His work rate off the ball is outstanding, his collision work is very good, and he has a strong mentality that means he can perform and stay at a high level, for someone who is still very young...
