HEAD coach Bernard Jackman has confirmed Jordan Williams will become the latest player to return to Wales to join the Dragons ahead of the 2018-2019 campaign on a two-year contract.

The versatile Williams – who can play at full back, wing or fly half - has been linked with a move to Rodney Parade for some time, as reported in the Argus last month.

He was selected for the Wales' 2014 tour to South Africa as well as previously playing in the Wales under-20s team that finished runners up in the 2013 Junior World Championship.

After making 55 appearances for the Scarlets, scoring 81 points, Williams crossed the Severn Bridge to join Bristol and has made 20 appearances, scoring nine tries for the South West club in the last season-and-a-half.

“We’re delighted to bring Jordan back to Welsh rugby and to the Dragons," said Jackman.

"He’s an exciting young full back with all the attacking attributes to get people on their feet. 

“Jordan is a talented young player, he’s a quick elusive runner and is dangerous in broken play.

“At 24, he is still a young man with time to further develop his skills, but we’re confident he will be an exciting addition to our back division who will thrive in the brand of rugby we’re developing at the Dragons.”

Williams added: “I’m excited to be joining the Dragons next season.

"I’ve enjoyed my time at Bristol but it’s time for a new challenge and I’m looking forward to playing in Wales again and working with Bernard.

“The Dragons have lots of talented young Welsh players and as a player you get a sense that something exciting is building there so I can’t wait to get started next season."

Bristol head coach Pat Lam said: “Jordan naturally has a strong aspiration to play for Wales and we fully support his decision to make the move home.

“Jordan has made great strides in his game this season and everybody at Bristol Rugby believes that he has the potential to go on to earn international caps.

“The pinnacle of a player’s career is representing their country and we would be proud to see him in the red of Wales in the future.”