Scarlets have announced that experienced back rower Dan Davis has extended his contract at the region.

Davis made his 100th appearance for the West Wales region in Saturday’s 27-20 defeat to Ospreys in the derby.

The Llandeilo product came the academy system at Scarlets before making his senior debut in 2017. Now, almost a decade on from first breaking into the squad, the openside flanker will head into his 10th season at Parc y Scarlets

Davis was capped for Wales U20s at senior level and has been a regular member of the first team squad for a decade.

“The club means a lot to me,” Davis said.

“I’ve been here since I was in the Academy and being able to mark my 100th appearance in a west Wales derby with my family and young daughter there to watch was a really special moment.

“It hasn’t been the season we wanted in terms of results, but there is a real feeling within the group that we are building something. There is a lot of quality in the squad and a lot of competition, which is exactly what you want as a player.

“That competition drives standards and I’m looking forward to fighting for the jersey every week. I’m excited about what is ahead for this group and I’m determined to keep driving forward personally as well.

“We have a big game to finish on Saturday against the Dragons. Our supporters have been outstanding again this year. Whether it’s home, away or across Europe, they continue to back us and as a group we want to repay that support with performances they can be proud of.”

“To play a century of matches for the same club in professional rugby is a fantastic achievement and Dan should be proud of what he has already achieved in a Scarlets jersey,” added Scarlets Interim Director of Rugby Nigel Davies.

“He is a dynamic back-row forward, whose style of play fits with the rugby philosophy we are looking to develop here and at 27, his experience in the URC and in Europe will be invaluable in helping bring through the young talent we have in the squad.”

Davis becomes the latest player to agree a new deal, following on from number eight Fletcher Anderson, skipper Josh Macleod and full-back Jac Davies.

The club have also signed prop Corey Domachowski from Cardiff and Harvey Cuckson from Bath, with the club set to report further signings in the coming weeks.

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