Aussie Captain Liam Wright joins the Ospreys

The Ospreys announced today that Liam Wright would be joining the team from the Queensland Reds ahead of the 26/27 season.

Wright captained the Reds for six seasons and became the 89th player to captain the Wallabies during Wales’ 2024 tour of Australia.

The 6’4” back row made 86 appearances for Queensland, with 55 of those being as captain, and has made six appearances at senior international level.

Speaking on signing, Wright said: “I’m excited to get started with this new chapter at the Ospreys. I’ve actually got a bit of Welsh heritage, my grandfather was born in Pembroke, so I know it’s a club with a rich history and passionate supporters.

“I had a chat with Ry (Ryan Smith) when I started to consider the move and he spoke so highly of the place and the boys that are there. This is a great opportunity for me to test myself in new waters and I’m looking forward to working under Mark and the rest of the coaches.

“The Reds were such an impactful club in my development as a player, it was important that the next place I chose had a strong track record of developing quality players, and the Ospreys certainly fit that bill.”

Head Coach, Mark Jones, said: “Signing Liam is a real statement for us as a club. He’s an international quality player who we know will fit in seamlessly into our group.

“We’re extremely excited about what he will bring to our game around the park and to our set piece, which has always been a significant area for us as a club.

“We believe Liam’s knowledge as a player and his experiences in Australia will also be of huge benefit to our younger back rowers, as was Ryan’s on our younger locks last season. He’s a real leader with all the credentials that make an Osprey and that will only help us grow as a team.”