The Dragons have moved to strengthen their front row
The Dragons have confirmed the signing of South African tighthead Robert Hunt from the Cheetahs.
Hunt – who stands 6ft 1in and weighs over 19 stone – moves to Rodney Parade this summer to add his scrummaging prowess to Dragons’ squad. Despite interest from other clubs, the former Bulls, and Cheetahs prop – who hails from Hermanus in the Western Cape – has chosen to make Gwent his home, joining Dillon Lewis and Wyn Jones as new front rowers this coming season.
The 28-year-old started his career with Leopards and made his BKT United Rugby Championship debut on Welsh soil against Cardiff Rugby in October 2021.
He becomes the 13th new recruit ahead of next season.
“We’re pleased to be able to officially confirm Rob Hunt’s signing and to add him to our squad ahead of the new season,” said Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby.
“He’s impressed since day one of pre-season, working hard along with the rest of the squad.
“I’m excited to now work with him as we continue to build towards a new campaign for Dragons.”
The Dragons are rebuilding after a bitterly disappointing 2024/25 season where they only won twice all season.
But the club have recruited strongly ahead of the new campaign while a plethora of players have also left Rodney Parade.
Former Wales props Wyn Jones and Dillon Lewis are among the new recruits, along with Seb Davies, MacKenzie Martin and Thomas Young.
Wales U20s captain Harry Beddall has also signing, while Tongan internationals Fetuli Paea (centre) and Fine Inisi (wing) are also coming on board, along with Welsh-qualified lock Levi Douglas from Biarritz. Join WalesOnline Rugby’s WhatsApp Channel here to get the breaking news sent straight to your phone for free
“Dragons are evidently working on something big to swing the momentum of the club around and that’s something I eagerly want to part of,” said Hunt.
“I’m excited to get into pre-season with the boys, graft and build that excitement heading into next season.
“I look forward most to the set-piece.
“There’s some great experience in the pack, and I believe we have the firepower to do some positive things together.” Get the latest breaking Welsh rugby news stories sent straight to your inbox with our FREE daily newsletter. Sign up here.
