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Dragons have named former Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell as their new kicking coach after he introduced his retirement from skilled rugby.
The 32-year-old will tackle the function as a part-time consultancy function for the aspect that completed firmly on the base of the United Rugby Championship final season.
The 22-cap Wales worldwide completed his profession with Green Rockets Tokatsu in final season’s Japan Rugby League One, whom he joined after a season with the Highlanders in Tremendous Rugby Pacific.
Previous to his transfer to New Zealand, Patchell loved lengthy stints with Cardiff and the Scarlets, profitable the Pro12 with the latter in 2017.
“I’m excited to have the opportunity to take on this new role at the Dragons,” the former fly-half said.
“Throughout my career I have been fortunate to have worked with some great coaches, and I hope to use all those experiences to help our players.
“I have loved getting on the field and working with our players as they develop their craft. The boys have worked hard in pre-season, and I’m looking forward to watching the growth in our squad.”
Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia added: “We’re delighted to welcome Rhys into our environment to for him to work with our squad.
“Rhys brings knowledge and experience after featuring at the highest level, playing not only in Wales but also in New Zealand with the Highlanders and most lately in Japan.
“Rhys is a younger coach who us constructing a powerful relationship with the gamers right here and who we really feel will proceed to develop within the function and make an influence on the Dragons.”
Dragons will get their URC season underway in opposition to Ulster on September 26 following a busy summer time the place they recruited a number of Wales internationals, together with Wyn Jones, Dillon Lewis, Seb Davies, Thomas Young and Mackenzie Martin.
