Bath Sign Promising Teenager Tyler Offiah to Senior Academy Contract
In a significant move, Bath Rugby has secured the services of Tyler Offiah, the 17-year-old son of rugby league great Martin Offiah, by signing him to a senior academy contract. The young wing made his England Under-18s debut this season and now joins Bath’s prestigious academy setup, alongside four other new recruits.
Offiah’s father, Martin, enjoyed a stellar career in rugby league, scoring over 500 tries, including 26 for Great Britain. He also had short stints in the union game, representing Bedford and Wasps.
“Since a young age, it has been about staying consistent and keeping that routine,” he said. “I still work on my game, doing repetition drills such as passing off both hands and being prepared to work hard and do things that others aren’t prepared to do.”
Bath’s head of rugby, Johann van Graan, expressed his confidence in the young signings, stating, “I am very specific of who we sign and why we sign them, and I believe these are five very good signings. They have all got big futures, and they fit into the bigger scheme of things.”
Van Graan highlighted Tyler Offiah’s impressive attributes, including his speed, spatial awareness, finishing ability, and natural understanding of the game. “What impresses me about Tyler is his speed, spatial awareness, finishing ability and a natural understanding of playing the game,” he said.
The Bath Rugby academy system takes great pride in nurturing young talent, and these signings are a testament to the hard work of the players and the dedication of the coaching staff in identifying promising individuals with the potential to become the next generation of Bath Rugby stars.
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