Dunn and Ewels commit to Bath

Charlie Ewels and Tom Dunn have renewed their contracts with Bath in a move which sees the duo make the step up from the academy to the senior squad from next season.
Ewels, 19, has enjoyed a meteoric rise this season which has seen the England U20s lock captain the first team and make his starting debut against Toulouse in the Champions Cup. Hooker Dunn, 22, has 22 senior appearances under his belt for Bath, including an eye-catching performance in last season's Challenge Cup Final against Northampton.
Ewels said: “This season has given me more than I could have hoped for. My experiences in the first team, including making my first start for Bath in the Champions Cup, have only strengthened my resolve to be the best player I can be and push for a starting place. This Club is the best place for me to develop and I really feel Bath Rugby is heading in an exciting direction.
“As an Academy player the end goal is getting a spot in Bath's senior squad, so I'm really happy the hard work has paid off,” said Dunn. “I look forward to repaying the faith the Club has shown in me.”
Academy Director Danny Grewcock added: “I'm really pleased for Charlie and Tom because they've represented the Academy and the Club well when they've been given the opportunity in the first team, and they've been rewarded for that. They're shining examples to the other Academy players who will be playing in the Aviva A League and the LV= Cup this season.
“These two players have shown how to make the step up to the first team,” said Head Coach Mike Ford. “Their progress and development is indicative of how well our Academy system is working. They'll have big roles to play within the Club in the years to come.”