Ross Moriarty refuses to ease up on his unrelenting physicality - but admits there’s no place for chokeholds anymore

New Dragons signing will not change his ways, but regrets the red card he received on Wales’ tour of Argentina that will see him banned for their opening match

There was nothing fun about Wales' narrow victory over South Africa in Washington (Getty)

Wales Rugby back-rower Ross Moriarty says he will not change his style of play despite picking up a four-week suspension after being sent off against Argentina in June.

The 24-year-old drew criticism after being shown a red card for choking Nicolas Sanchez as Wales sealed their first test series victory in Argentina since 1999.

"I won't change," Moriarty told a news conference after joining PRO14 side Dragons from Gloucester. "Being the way I am has got me to where I have today. I can't change too much and take certain things out of my game.

Moriarty was sent off in Wales' victory over Argentina in the summer (Getty)

"I could have done a lot worse," Moriarty said, adding that he had been provoked. "I did what I did and got red carded and paid the price. Choking people out is going to have to go out of it. That was just a silly moment I will regret."

Moriarty will miss the Dragons' opening match against Benetton on 1 September but will become available for their clash against Southern Kings the following week.

Reuters