Isaacs signs new Ospreys contract

Tom Isaacs joined the Ospreys from Newport in 2009

Ospreys scrum-half Tom Isaacs has committed his future to the region by signing a new two-year contract.

The promising 24-year-old has endured an injury-hit first season at the Liberty Stadium.

But Isaacs established himself after making his debut against the Dragons in October 2010 and has made eight appearances so far.

“I genuinely believe that I’ve learnt a lot here and I feel that I’m constantly improving,” he said.

Isaacs gave a man-of-the-match performance in last month’s win over London Wasps at the Brewery Field, playing at outside centre.

And the 2009 Welsh Sevens Rugby World Cup winner hopes to build on his recent form.

“I’ve enjoyed the game time I’ve had this season and I hope that people have been impressed by what I can do, but I feel that I’ve got a lot more that I can give,” he said.

“I’m desperate to play more games and do that, I’m desperate to pull on the shirt regularly and I’m really excited about the next two years.”

Ospreys coach Sean Holley, who this week signed Samoa half-back Kahn Fotuali’i, was delighted that Isaacs committed his future to the club.

“This is another bit of great news for the Ospreys,” he said.

“It’s a reward for Tom’s hard work, determination and professional attitude, and for what we see in him as a rugby player.

“We’ve really seen him progress since he came here and we look forward to working with him over the next two years, helping him to reach his full potential.”