New Zealand star wants to play for Wales and St Helen’s announcement made

Scarlets forward Fletcher Anderson has reaffirmed his ambitions to represent Wales in international rugby via the residency rule after signing a long-term contract extension. The 23-year-old New Zealand-born back rower turned down offers from Saracens, Glasgow Warriors, and French clubs, noting that the possibility of playing in a Six Nations or World Cup was a major reason for remaining in Wales.

Meanwhile, the Ospreys confirmed changes to the opening schedule for their revamped St Helen's ground, relocating midweek university fixtures while keeping their October 24 opener on track. Elsewhere, former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio praised Gloucester's signings of Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake, and Henry Pollock expressed interest in playing Sevens at the 2028 Olympics.