Jonathan Joseph: The center of England signs a new contract in Bath



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The English center Jonathan Joseph signed a new contract in Bath.

The 27-year-old, who joined the club in 2013, was added to the Six Nations team from England on Tuesday after returning from an ankle injury.

Bath did not reveal the duration of Joseph's transaction.

"One of the main reasons I stay in Bath, is that I believe in everything we want to achieve as a squad and in the way we plan to go there." , did he declare.

Since joining the London Irish, Bath has played in 65 Premiership matches for the club. It has 40 selections for England.

He has not played for his country since Six Nations' campaign last year.

"I'm really excited for my future with Bath, and I want to thank all the members of the club who have spent time getting me back on the field," said Joseph, who returned after his injury to Toulouse on Sunday. , added.

"It was great to be back last weekend and I can not wait to be at the end of the season and compete for a spot in the top four."

Joseph joins Nathan Catt, Anthony Watson, Charlie Ewels, Taulupe Faletau, Zach Mercer, Semesa Rokoduguni and Elliott Stooke to sign new contracts at The Rec this season.

"You can tell how much it meant to JJ to play last weekend after such a long absence, his immeasurable impact on and off the pitch will continue to make us progress as we seek to develop our game and our team." said the director. Rugby, Todd Blackadder, added.

"JJ has shown Bath and England many times why he's a world-clbad player, and his knowledge of the game and his sense of detail are unparalleled and we are delighted to have been able to to his services for the next season and beyond. "

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