Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler signs senior contract with Ospreys

Ospreys Rugby have announced that teenage centre, Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler, has signed his first senior contract with his home Region.

 
The 19-year old from Neath has been rewarded for his progress across a breakthrough season during which he has featured in both the PRO14 and Challenge Cup.

 
Having featured three times off the bench in the second half of 2017/18, in the Anglo Welsh Cup and PRO14, this season he has played seven times (six starts), making a notable impression in midfield. His first senior start was in the 27-21 loss away to Worcester Warriors in Europe, and it was in the same competition that he nabbed his first try, away to Pau in January.

Welcoming the news that the young prospect has committed to the Ospreys, Dan Griffiths, Rugby General Manager, said:

 
“Tiaan has had an opportunity within the senior environment this season and has made a big impression with the way he has conducted himself, on and off the field.  
 
“In a Rugby World Cup year there will be opportunities for Tiaan to step up and I’m sure he will be excited by this prospect. He has all the physical attributes and will be looking to work hard, continue to develop his game and establish himself in the squad and the jersey. 

 
Thomas-Wheeler is the second Academy player to sign a senior contract, following on from the announcement of a deal for scrum half, Harri Morgan.