'Perfect fit' Ollie Lawrence signs for Roc Nation Sports

England centre Ollie Lawrence has become the latest rugby player to join Jay-Z’s sports management company Roc Nations Sports.

The 31-cap international joins England team-mates Ellis Genge and Marcus Smith on the agency’s roster, as well superstars such as Ardie Savea, Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Wales international-turned-NFL practice squad member Louis Rees-Zammit

The 25-year-old is fresh from a try-scoring display for Bath in a victory over ASM Clermont Auvergne in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, which kept their hopes of a round of 16 place alive. On the domestic front, Bath have a six-point lead at the top of the Gallagher Premiership, with Lawrence crossing the whitewash four times.

The announcement comes a day before England name their Guinness Six Nations squad, with their campaign getting underway against reigning champions Ireland in Dublin on February 1.

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“I’m incredibly proud to partner with Roc Nation Sports International,” Lawrence said.

“Their team’s expertise and commitment to their athletes align perfectly with my goals. I’m looking forward to this next chapter in my career.”

Head of rugby at RNSI Paul Adesoye added: “We are thrilled to welcome Ollie to the Roc Nation Sports International family.

“His talent, passion, and dedication to the sport make him a perfect fit for our organisation. We look forward to working with him and offering a comprehensive array of services to maximise his potential and elevate his career both on and off the field.

“We know Ollie is an incredibly dynamic player with tons of potential. He was deservedly named the Premiership Player of the Season for 2022/23 and we think he has the potential to win those sorts of awards consistently, and display that same vein of form.

“At Roc Nation Sports International, it’s never just about on pitch attributes, but also what our clients aim to achieve away from the game, and Ollie is simply a fantastic human being who has a unique perspective on life and rugby. That’s what we hope to amplify to the world in the coming years, and we’re so excited about the potential that this partnership holds.”

Lawrence’s arrival comes just days after Maro Itoje ended his four-year association with Roc Nation Sports, joining Ten Toes.