Moldovan international tight-head Dmitri Arhip has been a fixture in Welsh rugby for over a decade having initially joined Ospreys during the 2012/13 season, playing more than 100 times for the Swansea based region. 

Arhip then joined Cardiff, playing a further 71 times for the region before being given an initial short-term deal as injury cover for Dragons in March 2024. 

The tight-head made his debut soon after at home against Zebre in a 20-13 win at Rodney Parade, making a total of five appearances before the end of the season. Arhip was given a new deal ahead of the 2024/25 season.