Claassens: 'Why I'm staying at Bath'
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:45
South African scrumhalf Michael Claassens said signing a two-year extension to his Bath contract wasn't a difficult decision.
Claassens, widely recognised as one of the Guinness Premiership's most influential signings last season, has committed himself to the club until the end of the 2010/11 season.
"It wasn't a difficult decision to make because I had a great season here last year and I'm confident the club is setting itself up to chaive a great deal over the next few years," said the 25-year-old Springbok.
"My wife and I love it here in Bath and I am enjoying my rugby in a squad which has enormous potential.
"When the club approached me for talks over an extension to my contract, I had no hesitation in signing it.
"I hope they can persuade Butch James to stay on too beyond the end of this season."
With thanks to mybathrugby.co.uk
