BBCThu, November 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM UTC·1 min readUnited Rugby Championship: Dragons v Leinster
Venue: Rodney Parade Date: Friday, 28 November Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Sport online
Dragons have signed former Wales Under-20s international Will Austin on a short-term deal amid a crisis at hooker for their game against Leinster.
The 21-year-old has been brought in from Sale Sharks for Friday's United Rugby Championship (URC) fixture against champions Leinster because Oli Burrows is their only available hooker.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBrodie Coghlan has been named on the Wales bench for Saturday's Test against South Africa and Elliot Dee, James Benjamin and Sam Scarfe are injured.
Burrows, 23, is in line to make just his second professional start – and first at Rodney Parade – against Leinster with Austin drafted in to be cover on the bench.
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The front-row forward, who came through the ranks at Colwyn Bay and was captain of Swansea University's BUCS Super Rugby side, made an appearance as a replacement for Ospreys against Leinster as a loanee in February.
Head Coach Filo Tiatia said: "It's great to welcome Will to the club.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"We thank Sale Sharks for their support with this loan agreement and wish Will every success during his time with us."