Dragons RFC have confirmed the loan signing of Wales international number eight Mackenzie Martin from Cardiff Rugby.

Martin will play at Rodney Parade on loan for the 2025/26 season.

Martin made his Cardiff debut against Stormers in November 2023 and was given his Wales debut during the 2024 Six Nations, winning five caps in total.

The 21-year-old found his opportunities limited in the Cardiff back row in the 2024-25 campaign and will link up with Dragons next season.

A physical presence – standing at 6ft 5in tall and weighing 116kg – Martin will compete for a spot in a stacked Dragons back row.

Martin becomes the club’s 10th new recruit ahead of the new season alongside Fetuli Paea, Tinus de Beer, Thomas Young, Wyn Jones, Dillon Lewis, Fine Inisi, Levi Douglas, Seb Davies, and Harry Beddall.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming Mackenzie into the environment and I know he is very motivated to make a big impression in our group,” said head coach Filo Tiatia.

“Mackenzie is an international class back row forward who will only increase the competition in our squad for the number eight jersey, alongside the likes of Aaron Wainwright, Solomone Funaki and Harrison Keddie.”

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