Seven players re-commit to Gloucester

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Gloucester have announced that seven players, including Charlie Sharples and Jason Woodward, have agreed new deals at the Cherry and Whites for the 2019/20 season.

The club’s current longest serving player, Sharples, has signed a new contract to remain at the club, alongside fellow backs Mark Atkinson, Callum Braley, Tom Hudson and Woodward.

Up front, a pair of props have agreed new deals in Josh Hohneck and Alex Seville.

Director of rugby David Humphreys is delighted to confirm the first batch of re-signings, with negotiations continuing with many more of the squad looking ahead to the 2019/20 season.

 

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“The excitement for us is that Gloucester is increasingly a club that players want to play for, and commit to, over the long-term,” Humphreys said. “We have made some exciting additions to the squad over the last couple of seasons so next season is less about news on new signings, as our focus is on developing and retaining the strong squad we have already put in place.

“The development of the squad over the past few years, especially since Johan (Ackermann) arrived at the club, means we have been able to grow as a playing group and it’s an exciting time for the club.”