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Rising Talent Poised for Bath Debut: Tyler Offiah, Son of Wigan Warriors Great, Set to Make Professional Bow
At just 18 years old, Tyler Offiah, the son of Wigan Warriors legend Martin Offiah, is set to make his full professional rugby union debut for Bath this weekend. The young winger, following in his father’s footsteps, has been named as a replacement for the Premiership Cup clash against Bristol Bears on Saturday.
Offiah has already made a name for himself in the 15-man game, having come through the London and South academy and representing England U18s during the Six Nations Summer Festival. He has also donned the colors of Ealing Trailfinders, showcasing his talent at the professional level.
“While Offiah’s famous surname undoubtedly attracted the interest of his father’s former club, Wigan Warriors, the youngster opted to remain in the union code, rejecting offers from fellow Premiership clubs Gloucester, Leicester Tigers, and Sale Sharks. The opportunity to be a part of Bath’s link with the local University proved to be a key factor in his decision.”
This season, Offiah has featured for the University of Bath 1st XV and has also played in the club’s pre-season fixtures, but is yet to make his senior debut in a competitive match. However, the ambitious 18-year-old has set his sights high, with dreams of playing for the senior England side, touring with the British and Irish Lions, and potentially becoming the highest try-scorer in Premiership history, surpassing the record held by Chris Ashton.
Interestingly, Offiah has not ruled out a possible switch back to rugby league in the future, expressing interest in the prospect of playing in the NRL or NFL one day. For now, though, his focus remains firmly on his rugby union journey, where he will be eager to make an impact on his professional debut for Bath this weekend.
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