Second-Row Kieran Martin has signed for the Bridgend Ravens for the upcoming Indigo Group Welsh Premiership campaign.
Martin, who previously played for the Ravens in the 2017/18 season, has played for Cardiff RFC for the past two years. The Llanharan RFC product was a pivotal figure in the Blue and Blacks squad in 2018/19 before being limited to just seven appearances last term. He will bolster Head Coach Steve Jones’ options up front and may well be used as an option in the Back-Row, where he is also comfortable playing.
On the decision to move back to Bridgend, “I loved my time at Cardiff, but injuries and a lack of game time knocked me back a bit. When I had the opportuinity to go back to Bridgend there was no doubt in my mind.”
“I’m really looking forward to getting back into it. It’s a really exciting time to be at the Ravens, it’ll be nice to see some old and new faces.”
“The squad has so much potential along with a top-quality coaching core. With a good pre-season I’m sure we can push on and shock a lot of people.”
Ravens Coach Jeff Pick added, “At 6ft 8in it would be easy to say that as a lineout forward Kieran takes some beating. But I believe he’s much more than that, he’s an intelligent player with bags of experience at Premiership level. It’s great to have him with us and I look forward to working with him again.”
by Tobias Hunt
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