Leicester Tigers have agreed a new deal with hooker Nic Dolly.
The 22-year-old has made 16 senior appearances for the club since debuting in 2021 after joining Tigers midway through the 2020/21 season.
Born in Australia, Dolly represented New South Wales in youth rugby before joining Sale Sharks in 2017 and gaining selection in the England Under-18s that same season.
"We have a great group of guys on the field but also off it, who are all working to keep building something here at Tigers"
Nic Dolly
He has previously represented Sale FC, Rotherham, Jersey Reds and Coventry Rugby.
During the 2021 Autumn Series, Dolly made his Test debut in England’s victory over South Africa at Twickenham.
Discussing his decision to extend his time at the club, Dolly said: “For me, this is a club that wants to be successful and is a group that wants to work hard, and I want to be able to be a part of that.
“To be able to be in not only a position where this great competition for a place but a squad where everyone is fighting for a spot, that only brings out the best in a player.
“We have a great group of guys on the field but also off it, who are all working to keep building something here at Tigers.”
The front-rower also talked about his want to continue to learn from Steve Borthwick and play for Leicester supporters.
“Steve and the coaching group have been really good for me, especially in the past six or so months and my development, it has really helped me develop as a player,” said Dolly.
“I think, and I would say most players from other clubs would admit, that we have the best stadium and biggest support behind us at Leicester Tigers.
“Our fans are awesome, they are incredibly supportive and have been great with me since I arrived.
“I want to be able to continue to experience that and be a part of that here at the club."
Speaking about Dolly, Leicester Tigers Head Coach Steve Borthwick said: “Nic has done incredibly well since joining Leicester Tigers.
“The growth and development of him as a player is a testament to the hard work that he has put in and his desire to improve.
“There is still such a potential for growth in Nic, which is very exciting.”
