England U21 prop Matt Stevens has signed a new two-year contract with Bath. Stevens, 20, joined the club in September 2002, having enrolled at Bath University to study politics and economics, and made a massive impact in the closing stages of last season when he made five appearances and impressed among others, England coach Andy Robinson.

South African-born Stevens played in the FIRA Under 21 World Cup for England earlier this year, having previously represented the Junior Springboks at under 18 and under 19 level.