The Ospreys confirmed today that James Ratti had signed a new deal to remain with the club.
A product of the Ospreys development pathway, Ratti has been an ever-present figure in the starting lineup since re-joining the Ospreys ahead of the 23/24 season.
Following an excellent return season, Ratti was voted as the Player of the Season by his teammates. His work rate on both sides of the ball being a key determiner in the voting.
Ratti has now made 49 appearances for the Ospreys and made his Wales debut against the Springboks in June 2024. The backrower/lock’s quality has not gone unnoticed this season, with Ratti earning himself a recall to Wales camp ahead of the summer tour of Japan.
Speaking on his new deal Ratti said: “The last two years have been great for me since I returned to the Ospreys. There’s a great bunch of boys here and we all play for each other, which shines through on a gameday.
“Coming back to my hometown club was an easy decision for me, similarly to signing this new contract, and I’m looking forward to seeing what lies ahead in the future with this team.”
Head Coach, Mark Jones, said: “Ratti has been incredibly valuable player for us since he made the decision to come back. He’s a real Swiss-army knife in both the respects of where he plays and how he plays.
"Ratti is a real workhorse, his ability to carry and commit multiple defenders in contact adds a real dynamism to how we play and we’re really happy to have him staying with the club. To succeed in our league, you need players like Ratti, that are relentless and reliable.”
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