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Barkley set to re-sign with Bath

ESPNscrum Staff
January 18, 2011
Olly Barkley is set to sign a new deal with Bath © Getty Images
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Olly Barkley has revealed that he is set to re-sign with Bath on a two-year deal.

The 29-year-old England centre confirmed his plans to ink a new contract with the club via his Twitter account, with Scottish fullback Jack Cuthbert and forwards coach Martin Haag also committing their futures to the club.

"Will re-sign with Bath for another two years this week. Delighted to still be part of such an amazing club and place," Barkley wrote. "Was never really a hard decision. My heart is here and at such an exciting time I feel honoured and grateful to be a part of it all."

Barkley rejoined Bath in 2009 following an unsuccessful one-season stint with their West Country rivals Gloucester.

Head coach Steve Meehan added: "Olly is an established favourite at the Rec, and has been playing some great rugby for us over recent seasons.

"Likewise, Jack has been in great form, and we have seen him make a continued improvement as the season has gone on. His hard work is paying off, and this hasn't gone unnoticed, either by us here at the club, our supporters, or the Scotland selectors."

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