Nicky Smith has explained why he has rejected the advances of would-be English suitors and signed a new deal to stay in Welsh rugby.
The newly recalled Wales squad member has been linked to more than half the clubs in the Gallagher Premiership at various points, with reports suggesting Saracens, Exeter Chiefs, Bristol Bears, Gloucester, Bath and Northampton were all interested in acquiring his services.
But Smith has handed the Welsh game a major boost by opting to continue to play his rugby this side of the River Severn, with the in-demand prop signing a contract extension with the Ospreys.
