Wainwright told Leicester’s website that “it was a little bit surreal” when told of Tigers’ interest and is “buzzing” to be headed to the Prem next season.<\/p>\n
In a message to Dragons fans, he stressed his focus will remain on what he can do for a club he has been at since academy level.<\/p>\n
“Dragons RFC and the Gwent region means a huge amount to me but now is the right time in my career for a fresh challenge. I hope all supporters can understand and support the decision I’ve made,” he told the Dragons website., external<\/a><\/p>\n Wainwright’s move continues a trend of top talent choosing to leave the ailing domestic scene in Wales.<\/p>\n The game’s governing body – the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) – said in October that one one of the county’s four professional men’s sides were to be cut.<\/p>\n It is yet to happen and, while more talks are expected in the coming weeks, there is growing discontent in the game.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, clubs were being urged to call an extraordinary general meeting of the WRU<\/a> and hold a vote of no confidence in chair Richard Collier-Keywood.<\/p>\n