New deals for Welsh duo

London Welsh duo Hudson Tonga'uiha and Greg Bateman have signed new deals with the Aviva Premiership club.

Centre Tonga'uiha, who has 24 caps for Tonga, joined prop Bateman in extending his contract with the Oxford-based side.

"I'm absolutely delighted that Hudson and Greg have committed themselves to London Welsh," head coach Lyn Jones told the club's official website.

"Hudson has really stepped up to the mark this year and has thrived in the Aviva Premiership. Greg has grasped his opportunity with both hands and is evolving into a decent Premiership player with the potential to go further.

"These two re-signings signify the ambitions and long-term objectives of London Welsh RFC."

Bateman added: "I've improved a lot in my time here and I'm looking forward to what I can achieve in the future.

"Lyn's worked a lot with me on areas of my game where I can improve and I take that very seriously. I want to push to be involved in the first XV more and more."

The Exiles also confirmed that former Wales international Tony Copsey has been appointed as their new chief executive.

Copsey, who has played for the Scarlets, Saracens and London Welsh, will begin his duties as CEO on January 1 next year.

He will take up the reins with a great deal of experience after previously working as managing director at Harlequins and Wasps' chief executive