Pro12: Flanker Sam Lewis signs first Ospreys contract
Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Flanker Sam Lewis has signed his first regional contract with the Ospreys until the end of the 2012/13 season.
The 21-year-old open-side has impressed for Swansea RFC in the Principality Premiership and has played all four LV= Cup games for the Ospreys this season.
Lewis has also played in the last four RaboDirect Pro12 games for the Ospreys.
"It's a dream to play at this level and represent your home region and I just want to keep on doing it," said the Mumbles product.
"I'm really chuffed. I was playing for Swansea, just doing my thing for them really, and obviously I've done enough to be noticed by the Ospreys.
"I wasn't part of the age-grade system until I got a few games at Under-20 level so it shows that if you work hard and play well at Premiership level, the Ospreys are watching.
"Hopefully I can continue improving over the next 18 months now and do well for the Ospreys so I can stay here beyond that time."
Lewis is the younger brother of former Osprey Ben Lewis, a highly-rated openside who made 24 regional appearances before being forced to retire through injury last year.
