Prized sevens star Nathan Lawson confirms code switch as Shane Flanagan continues signing spree
Shane Flanagan's recruitment spree has yet to slow down after the Dragons confirmed the signature of Olympic rugby sevens star Nathan Lawson.
Lawson will make the code switch to rugby league in 2025, inking a deal to join the Dragons' supplementary list.
The 25-year-old has scored 69 tries in the green and gold jersey, representing Australia at two Olympic Games - most recently featuring in the squad's Paris campaign.
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Having crossed the line 25 times last season, Lawson was named in World Rugby's team of the year.
But the honours did not stop there as he was also awarded the Shawn Mackay Award as Australia's best male player.
"Nathan is a terrific athlete," Flanagan said.
Nathan Lawson of Team Australia scores a try. Getty
"He is coming to us at the end of an outstanding season, which he finished off with the Australian Rugby Sevens player of the year award and a spot in the World Rugby Sevens team of the year.
"He's a big, fast, powerful winger with good instincts. He'll adjust to rugby league in no time and, once he does, he'll be a real asset to us."
Lawson joins a list of players in recent months to confirm a switch from rugby to the NRL, with Carter Gordon joining the Titans and Mark Nawaqanitawase at the Roosters.
