Drovers return for former Wales centre Warren
DRAGONS centre Adam Warren – brutally discarded at the last minute by coach Dean Ryan – has made a significant career change.
In a joint venture funded by Llandovery RFC and Llandovery College, the former Wales back has signed two-year contracts with both the Drovers and the College.
The 31-year-old returns to the club where he played between 2010-2015 and made 53 appearances while also attached to the Scarlets.
He has also been appointed backs and strength and conditioning coach at Llandovery College, Wales’ top rugby playing independent school which has produced 48 Welsh internationals and one English international in current scrum-half Harry Randall.
Already a graduate in Sports Science, Warren will use his time at the College
to study for a post graduate certificate in education.
At Church Bank, he will join his brother, wing Aaron, and his old Sir Gar mentor and current club coach Euros Evans.
College warden Dominic Findlay and RFC chairman Peter Rees confirmed the general excitement of both town and gown at the imminent arrival of Warren.
“This appointment shows our intent to be a centre of excellence for rugby at the college and will build on our already top quality team of coaches.” said Findlay.
“Our partnership with Llandovery RFC is going from strength to strength.”
Rees said: “Llandovery RFC are delighted that Adam has chosen to return to the Drovers as he was a powerful member of our team prior to joining Dragons and progressing on to international honours.
“It is great that the Premiership is attracting quality players.”