Dragons boss Dean Ryan insists people need to forget the “myth” that the region is receiving any more money to spend on players, amid their latest high-profile signing.
The WRU-owned Gwent outfit have just announced the recruitment of Grand Slam-winning Wales prop Rob Evans following his release from the Scarlets.
He joins fellow Welsh international front rowers Bradley Roberts (Ulster) and Rhodri Jones (Ospreys) in coming on board, while Highlanders centre Sio Tomkinson, Clermont Auvergne utility back JJ Hanrahan, Exeter back-five forward Sean Lonsdale, Bath centre Max Clark and London Irish lock George Nott are further notable signings. The versatile Angus O’Brien also returns from the Scarlets and on-loan Cardiff scrum-half Lewis Jones becomes a permanent addition.