\n<\/p>\n
Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell has signed a one-year deal with New Zealand Super Rugby side Highlanders.<\/span><\/p>\n Patchell was released by Scarlets this summer and had been linked with a move to Dragons after the departures of JJ Hanrahan and Sam Davies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n But the 30-year-old said “the opportunity to head to Dunedin was too good to turn down.”<\/span><\/p>\n Patchell was involved in the 2023 Six Nations, but was omitted from Wales’ World Cup training squad.<\/span><\/p>\n “I’m delighted to be joining the Highlanders for the upcoming Super Rugby season,” Patchell said.<\/span><\/p>\n “Having watched Super Rugby from afar, I’m excited for the 2024 season to begin. I look forward to getting started and contributing as much as I can both on and off the field.”<\/span><\/p>\n Highlanders head coach, Clarke Dermody, said it was “fantastic news” Patchell had signed.<\/span><\/p>\n “I like his attacking mindset and skillset, which should align well with the way we want to play the game,” Dermody said.<\/span><\/p>\n