Bath continue re-signing spree

Tom de Glanville has become the latest player to sign a new deal with Bath, keeping him at the Rec until 2026.

The 24-year-old academy product has already made 72 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2019.

He joins a growing number of players to commit their future to the West Country outfit.

“I’m really excited about where this club is going to go over the next few years," the versatile back said after signing the new deal.

"It's full of amazing people throughout and I’m loving playing alongside my best mates every week.

“I’m privileged to be able to continue my time here and can’t wait for what the future holds with this group.”

Bath director of rugby Johann van Graan added: “Tom has improved immensely in his all-round game.

“His try-scoring ability is something that is such a big asset to us as a group. He’s home grown, he’s from Bath and he loves playing for Bath.”

The former England U20 international is currently out of action after undergoing surgery for a fractured foot.

Bath confirmed the injury in a statement last week, saying: "Tom fractured a bone in his foot in the Leinster Rugby game on Friday (15 March) and will require surgery.

"It is anticipated that this injury and subsequent rehabilitation will sideline Tom for around 10 weeks."

The injury means de Glanville will face a race against time to feature for Bath again this season, but his chances are boosted by the fact that they are still competing on two fronts sitting in second place in the Gallagher Premiership and in the round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup.