The 35-year-old will continue his playing career with his home club
Gareth Davies of Scarlets celebrates scoring a try with team mates(Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd)
Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies has signed a new deal with the Scarlets ahead of next season.
The 35-year-old has committed to a 19th season with his home club, having made his debut in 2009. Since then, the scrum-half has gone on to become a regular for the Scarlets – playing 281 times for the west Walians.
During the last two decades, Davies has crossed for 77 tries for the club – becoming the leading Welsh try-scorer in the history of the United Rugby Championship.
He has also won 77 caps for Wales before calling time on his Test career in 2024.
During his time with Wales, he played in three World Cups – famously scoring against England in the 2015 World Cup at Twickenham.
Davies has won two Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam in 2021, while he was a part of two British and Irish Lions tours.
Having been called up as injury cover in New Zealand in 2017, he toured as a member of the original party in South Africa four years later.
“I’m really happy to have re-signed,” said Davies after penning a new deal with the Scarlets. “I still feel good physically, I still love playing for this club and I still feel I have a lot to offer.
“This place means a huge amount to me. I’ve spent my whole professional career here, shared some unbelievable memories with team-mates, staff and supporters and I’m excited to be in the heart of it for another season.
“There is a lot of exciting talent coming through the squad and I’m enjoying being part of that environment. The competition is good, the energy is good and there is a real determination within the group to improve and move forward.”
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Davies has been used more sparingly by the Scarlets this season, featuring in just 10 matches.
However, the news he will stick around for another season is a boost for the club after a difficult year.
“Gareth represents so much of what this club is about,” said Scarlets interim director of rugby Nigel Davies.
“I still remember him coming into the environment as a 17-year-old kid with unbelievable pace, confidence and energy. Even back then, there was something different about him. He had an instinct for the game that you can’t coach.
“To now see him going into a 19th season at his home club says everything about his character, his professionalism and his love for the Scarlets.
“What has impressed me most this season is that his competitiveness and hunger are still absolutely there. He still wants to drive standards, still wants to compete and still has the ability to produce moments that change games.
“Players like Gareth are hugely important because they connect different generations of Scarlets teams and players. Our supporters identify with him because he represents this region the way he plays, the pride he has in the jersey and the connection he has with the club.
“He has earned enormous respect within the game and we are delighted he will continue his journey with us.”
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