Bath Rugby Confirms New Signings

Bath Rugby have added depth to their scrum-half options with the signings of both Micky Young and Martin Roberts.

Three times Wales capped Roberts is a constant running threat, capable of beating defenders and gaining valuable metres. He pulled on the Red jersey at every school and junior level, before winning his debut senior cap against Canada in 2008.

24 year-old Young has represented England throughout the age-groups, including three Churchill Cup campaigns with the Saxons in 2011, and scoring the winning try in the IRB Sevens in 2008/09 against New Zealand.

Commenting on the signings, Bath Rugby Head Coach Gary Gold said: "Micky and Martin are both very strong, capable players with good core skills and the ability to do things the opposition don't expect. They are still young, and we are looking forward to having them join the squad here and seeing them develop further."

Bath Rugby have also finally confirmed the signing of fly-half George Ford, who will be joining the Club over the summer.

An extremely talented young player, Ford was the first English player, and youngest ever, to win the IRB Junior Player of the Year award following a number of commanding performances for England U20 in the 2011 Junior World Cup. He was also the youngest player in the England squad at that time.

Speaking of the move, George said: “I’m really excited by the move to Bath. It’s a club building for the long-term, focusing on developing young players like myself and I can’t wait to be part of that environment.”

Head Coach Gary Gold commented: “George is an exceptionally talented young player, and we are very much looking forward to him joining us here in Bath. He has already shown a tremendous range of skills, and at just 19 we know he will only grow as a player and further develop those skills.”