England center 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 teammates Ellis Genge and Marcus Smith on the agency list, along with Ardie Savea, Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Wales international turned NFL practice squad member Louis Rees-Zammit. Superstars also joined.
The 25-year-old scored for Bath against ASM Clermont Auvergne in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, keeping their hopes of progressing to the last 16 alive. On the domestic front, Bath are six points clear at the top of the Gallagher Premiership, with Lawrence having surpassed the whitewash four times.
The announcement comes a day before England name their squad for the Guinness Six Nations, with their campaign getting underway against reigning champions Ireland in Dublin on February 1.
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“We are very proud to partner with Roc Nation Sports International,” said Lawrence.
“The team’s expertise and commitment to their players align perfectly with my goals. I’m looking forward to the next chapter of my career.”
Paul Adesoye, Head of Rugby at the RNSI, 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 organization. We look forward to working with him to provide comprehensive services to maximize his potential and enhance his career both on and off the pitch.
“We know Ollie is an incredibly dynamic player with huge potential. He has deservedly been named Premiership Player of the Season for 2022/23 and we think he has the potential to consistently win those kinds of awards and produce the same form.
“At Roc Nation Sports International, it’s not just about the stadium attributes that are important, but also what our customers want to achieve away from the game. Ollie is a fantastic human being with a unique perspective on life and rugby. This is exactly what we want to expand globally in the coming years, and we are very excited about the potential of this partnership.”
Lawrence’s arrival comes just days after Maro Itoje joined Ten Toes, ending a four-year relationship with Roc Nation Sports.
