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Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans sign new Scarlets contracts

 during the Guinness Six Nations match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2019 in Cardiff, Wales.
Image: Jonathan Davies has committed to the Scarlets

Six Nations Grand Slam winners Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans have signed new contracts with Scarlets.

The Wales trio all came through the Scarlets academy and were part of the team that won the PRO12 in 2017.

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac, who will take over from Warren Gatland as Wales coach after the World Cup, said: "I am delighted that Rob, Ken and Jon have re-signed for the Scarlets.

during the Guinness Pro 12 match between Newport Gwent Dragons and Scarlets at Principality Stadium on April 30, 2016 in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Image: Ken Owens has captained the Scarlets since 2014

"They have been a big part of our success in recent years and I know that our incoming coach Brad [Mooar] was very keen to secure their services moving forward.

"It is great news for the Scarlets."

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British and Irish Lions centre Davies has made 154 appearances for the club, who he rejoined in 2016 after a stint in France with Clermont Auvergne.

"I am excited about the end of the season and having spoken to our new coach Brad, excited about what is to come," said the 30-year-old.

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"It is something I want to be part of. You want to be playing in the big competitions and competing for trophies and we have been doing that at the Scarlets."

Rob Evans of Wales runs with the ball during the Guinness Six Nations match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2019 in Cardiff, Wales.
Image: Rob Evans made his Scarlets debut in 2013

Owens was also a Lions tourist in 2017 and won his 64th cap for Wales in their Grand Slam-clinching win over Ireland.

The hooker has played 238 times for the club while prop Evans has made 118 appearances and was named in the PRO14 dream team last season.

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"I want to keep playing for Wales and there is no other side in Wales I would want to play for," said Evans.

"This is an exciting time to be involved with the Scarlets. I am looking forward to pulling on a Scarlets jersey again and helping us get into the play-offs for another season."

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