Wales hooker Sam Parry has extended his contract with Ospreys, committing himself to the region for the forthcoming season. Parry, who was the top try-scorer for Ospreys last season with seven tries, is an impressive hooker who has been an integral part of the Ospreys squad for several years. Apart from playing for Ospreys, Parry has also played for Scarlets and Dragons. He holds the distinction of being the only forward to score a hat-trick of tries twice in the Pro14 or United Rugby Championship.
Ospreys coach, Toby Booth, has praised Parry’s excellent contributions to the team, especially his key role in their set piece last season. Parry has earned five caps under Wayne Pivac, but he missed out on a place in the World Cup training squad. Although he has not yet been selected by Warren Gatland, his development has been highly rated by Booth and the coaching staff. His decision to stay with Ospreys is a significant boost for the team.
Parry joins Nicky Smith, Jac Morgan, Morgan Morris and Owen Williams, who have also pledged their commitment to Ospreys. However, the team has suffered significant losses from budget cuts and other reasons, with experienced players such as Alun Wyn Jones, Gareth Anscombe, Dan Lydiate, Rhys Webb and Tomas Francis leaving the region. Despite this, Ospreys has been able to retain some key players, which will enable the team to build a competitive squad for the upcoming season.
In summary, Sam Parry’s decision to stay with Ospreys will be a massive boost for the team and the fans. Parry is a highly talented player who has made significant contributions to the team’s success over the years. His retention, along with the other players who have also committed to Ospreys, will enable the team to build a competitive squad. Although the team has lost some experienced players, they are looking to the future and hoping to achieve great things.
