Wales Sevens international Joe Jenkins has committed to Bournville for a second season.
The much-travelled Jenkins arrived at Avery Fields 12 months ago after academic studies brought him to the University of Birmingham with ability to play across the backline adding value to the squad.
Jenkins was born and raised in Australia but has played international sevens rugby for Wales, having qualified through his Welsh father, on a rugby journey that has taken him from Brisbane, Massachusetts, Swansea and Edinburgh.
Jenkins played top-flight club rugby in Brisbane for the University of Queensland before spending a semester in the United States where he also played rugby for Massachusetts University.
He then moved to the land of his father where he played Welsh Premiership rugby for Swansea and trained with Ospreys before he moved to Scotland when he began studying for a Masters degree at Napier University in Edinburgh.
Jenkins combined his academic studies with playing for Boroughmuir in the Scottish Premiership and for Southern Knights, the Melrose-based semi-professional side in the Super Six competition.
“Joe is an experienced player and a real asset,” said Bournville Head Coach Alex Grove,
“He’s the fittest member of the squad and someone who does the simple skills well under pressure.
“We saw his versatility last season with his ability to play across the backline and we are delighted that he will be with us again next season.”
