Edwards vows to enjoy life at number 10

"That means a lot, just growing up there, watching my Dad and uncle play," said Edwards.

"I go back now every week to watch my mates play. They won the Division Three title a few weeks back and have been promoted.

"The club's in a great place, full of good people and epitomises what rugby is about.

"That's where I get my enjoyment from. It feels like it's home, everything's so normal and all the boys are great. They rip into me but I wouldn't want anything else."

'Your ability is your availability'

Edwards' durability has also been evident as he prepares to make his 25th start of the season in the final United Rugby Championship (URC) match against Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.

"Your best ability is your availability," said Edwards.

"I've learnt how to be more robust during the season and am grateful to be able to play every week."

That attitude has allowed him to cope with the off-the-field criticism reserved for a Wales fly-half.

"I appreciate a lot of good players have played in this position before," said Edwards.

"Everyone has their own opinion [on the Wales fly-half].

"If they keep it to themselves or say it to the world, it's up to them."

Edwards and his Ospreys team-mates have faced a testing season with doubts raised about the long-term future of the side.

Those fears have been allayed for the next couple of seasons but they have been worrying times for Ospreys players, coaches and supporters.

"It's been wild, to say the least, a rollercoaster year," said Edwards.

"In the middle of the season no-one knew what was going on. It's not just the effect in the room, it has an effect with supporters and family members also.

"As a group we've responded well and the coaching staff have been brilliant.

"It has been a tough year but we've dealt with it well and come out the other side.

"People are more at ease and we can concentrate on playing rugby. Hopefully there's a good future ahead for this club and Welsh rugby."

Edwards must believe this because, despite interest from Leicester, he signed a two-year deal to stay with Ospreys who will play at a new home in Swansea next season.

"I can't wait, especially with St Helens being rebuilt," said Edwards.

"It'll be a great place to play and should be rocking. I can't wait to stay here for the next two years."

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Success against Scarlets and reaching Ospreys milestone

Dan Edwards made his Ospreys debut against Glasgow in November 2023 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]

Edwards cheekily tossed away a Scarlets cap in his Ospreys re-signing video, following suggestions the fellow Welsh region were chasing his signature.

He repeated the motion after his 22-point haul helped Ospreys defeat Scarlets in Bridgend last week.

"It was all a bit of banter, we need it," said Edwards.

"The game was fun. The main thing was winning and we did that. It was a packed out Brewery Field and both sets of supporters brought good noise.

"It was a good atmosphere, there was banter going on in the stands and on the field.

"That's what we all want as players and supporters."

Ospreys cannot qualify for the URC play-offs, so finish the season this weekend when they travel to play Leinster in Dublin in a game that will be Jac Morgan's last before he joins Gloucester.

"It's a great opportunity to go out and enjoy it as a group and send a few boys off on the right note," said Edwards.

It is also a milestone match for Edwards as he prepares to play his 50th game for Ospreys.

"It only feels like yesterday I played my first game so I am looking forward to getting the 50th and hopefully play another 50 as well," said Edwards.

"If I didn't have the opportunity so young that I had, I wouldn't be making 50 appearances for Ospreys or be playing for Wales now."

The season does not end there for Edwards, with Wales having four matches this summer.

The uncapped match on 27 June against Barbarians is followed by three Nations Championships matches against Fiji, Argentina and South Africa.

"There's good opposition to play and great places to travel, so I'm looking forward to the summer and getting into Wales camp," said Edwards.

"I am only 23 and feel ready to go again.

“We will have a few days off after this weekend and I'll be refreshed.”