Brown stays on as Dragons confirm props for 2024-25

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Image caption, Leon Brown has had an injury-disrupted career for Dragons and Wales

Wales tight-head prop Leon Brown has signed a new Dragons contract as the region confirm their props for the 2024-25 season.

Moldova tight-head Dmitri Arhip joins Dragons on a permanent deal having been on a short-term contract last season.

Former Cardiff and Ospreys player Arhip joins prop re-signings Brown, Chris Coleman, Rodrigo Martinez and Luke Yendle.

Hooker James Benjamin has also committed his future to the east Wales team.

Boss Dai Flanagan said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 great news Dmitri has agreed new terms with us. He is a rock-solid performer, a total professional and vastly experienced tight-head who adds a huge amount to our squad."

Flanagan added: 鈥淲e are pleased a number of our talented front rowers have also agreed new deals.

鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to see them continue their journey with us and they understand there is a very real expectation on them to kick on and perform.鈥