SRC: Joe Davies signs for Pontypool after Dragons exit
The 29-year-old from Caldicot has now signed a deal to play in Super Rygbi Cymru with Pooler, who were quarter-finalists last season.
Davies played for the club last season when sent out for game time by the Dragons and is relishing a permanent return.
'I enjoyed my time playing at Pontypool last season, the supporters were great and me and my family were welcomed with open arms at the club,' said the hard-hitting forward.
'Pontypool Park is one of the most iconic grounds to play at in Wales and I can't wait to get started.
'Tom [Hancock, head coach] has put a great team together this year and I'm excited to be a part of it and add as much value as I can.'
MOVE: Joe Davies has signed for Pontypool
Hancock worked closely with Davies after stepping up from his Dragons academy job to temporarily help out with the seniors last season.
The former fly-half believes the seasoned United Rugby Championship campaigner will add plenty of grunt up front while helping the younger members of the squad push on.
'Joe brings a huge amount of experience and know-how to our squad and will fit right in given he's already hugely respected from his prior times at the club,' said Hancock.
'When the opportunity to sign Joe came about, the decision was an absolute no-brainer for me. [Chairman] Peter Jeffreys agreed pretty much instantly too, which demonstrates just how highly Joe is regarded at this club.'
Davies will join up with the squad in pre-season as they build towards their SRC opener against Swansea at Pontypool Park on September 13.
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