Tyler Ardron is to leave the Ospreys. The 25-year-old Canadian is one of seven players confirmed to be departing the Welsh region at the end of the season.
Ardron joined the Ospreys in 2013 in his first professional contract. He made the move from Ontario and went on to make 64 appearances, scoring 7 tries.
During his time at the Ospreys Ardron has captained the side and has also been used both as a back-rower and a second-rower. The same is true for Canada. Of Ardron’s 22 caps 20 have been starts at either No 8 or flanker. He made an appearance from the bench in the second-row against Tonga in 2013.
The departing Ospreys players are:
Tyler Ardron (64 appearances/7 tries)
Joe Bearman (101 appearances/4 tries) to Merthyr
Tom Grabham (50 appearances/8 tries)
Josh Matavesi (78 appearances/11 tries) to Newcastle Falcons
Jonathan Spratt (102 appearances/10 tries) Retiring
Dan Suter (32 appearances)
Sam Underhill (36 appearances/4 tries) to Bath