Dragons back-row Keddie signs long-term deal

Harri Keddie played for Ebbw Vale and Cross Keys before making his mark at Dragons

Back-row Harri Keddie has signed a new long-term contract with Dragons.

The 28-year-old came through the region's academy and made his senior debut against Zebre in 2016.

Keddie has gone on to make 126 appearances over 10 seasons, proving himself as a consistent performer and natural leader.

The former Under-20 Wales international is currently sidelined due to injury, but is expected to return to action in coming weeks.

"I'm really grateful for the opportunity to continue to represent Dragons and am looking forward to staying at my home club for the next few years and what the future holds," said Keddie.

"I'm hoping to be back out on the pitch soon to repay the faith shown in me by the club."

Head coach Filo Tiatia said Keddie "really captured my eye" when he first came to Dragons.

"Harri is a doer. He doesn't speak often, but when he does speak, he captures the room," said Tiatia.

"I like Harri, he's a tough competitor, a tough loose forward who gets his head in the hole and doesn't mind getting his nose smacked and broken.

"That's the type of player I like."