Wasps second-row Will Rowlands’ move to the Dragons is edging closer, according to reports.
The Wales international is a product of Rugby School and Pembroke College Oxford where he gained a degree in Economics and Management.
During his time at Oxford, Rowlands won blues in the 2012 and 2013 varsity matches and was also a part-time member of the Wasps Academy.
Wasps lock Will Rowlands remains wanted by the Dragonshttps://t.co/EUUwWVBVxO
— The Rugby Paper (@TheRugbyPaper) August 18, 2020
The 6ft 7in second-row was handed a first-team contract in 2014 and spent much of the following season on loan at Jersey in the Championship.
His recall came during an injury crisis, and Rowlands’ rugged power made an immediate impression.
Since then he has become an important part of the senior squad, and as a result earlier this year he won his first cap for Wales during th 2020 Six Nations.
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