Saturday 30 December 2017 11:12, UK
Versatile forward Lewis Rawlins has signed a new contract with the Scarlets.
Rawlins has been on a full-time contract with the West Wales region for the last two seasons and, should he come off the bench, will make his 80th regional appearance against the Cardiff Blues on Sunday.
The lock, who can also play at flanker, joins Aaron Shingler, Ryan Elias, James Davies, Rhys Patchell, Wyn Jones and Dylan Evans in committing his future to the region.
Rawlins said: "I am really pleased to have signed a new deal and to be staying at the Scarlets. We're still competing in both Guinness PRO14 and the Champions Cup at the moment and we're keen to see that continue.
"I'm really grateful to the coaches at the Scarlets for giving me the opportunities I've had so far in the jersey and I'm looking forward to giving all I can to help the team and hopefully see us win more silverware in the future."
Head coach Wayne Pivac added: "He's come through the development pathway here at the region and played a significant part in team's success last season.
"Being able to play second row and six makes him a very valuable member of the squad. He's an athlete, is fearless in open play and always puts his body on the line in both attack and defence."
