Scarlets secure Plumtree's services
CONTRACT EXTENSION: Scarlets’ Wales loose forward Taine Plumtree has become the latest player to commit his future to the club.
The 25-year-old is in his second season in West Wales, having made the move from New Zealand in 2023.
Born in Swansea, Taine was awarded his first Wales cap ahead of the 2023 World Cup.
He scored two tries against the Bulls on his United Rugby Championship debut and has made 27 appearances in all, scoring his sixth try for the club in the West Wales derby win over the Ospreys last weekend.
He said: “I am delighted to have signed with the Scarlets for the foreseeable future.
“It’s a club that has done a lot for me and made me so welcome, not only the players and staff, but the fans, with the support they have shown me for the last year and a half.
“It was a no-brainer to recommit to the club.
“Another reason why I wanted to re-sign was that I can see the potential the club has.
“The boys that are coming through and the talent that is here. I want to be part of that.
“There are exciting times ahead. I think we have shown signs of that this year and hopefully, we can keep on building over the coming years.”
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Reflecting on last weekend’s stunning bonus-point victory over the Ospreys – a game that saw Taine score one of his side’s six tries – he added:
“It was awesome to see the Parc [y Scarlets Stadium] so full and loud.
“We got the win, but the job is not done with another big game against the Ospreys again in Europe on Sunday. These are exciting times for everyone.”
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel said: “Taine has been excellent since he arrived here in Llanelli a couple of years ago.
“He is a big character around the group and a key player on the field. He has also become a real leader for us.
“Taine is still a young man and we are excited that there is plenty more to come from him.
“He is athletic, carries strongly, is a great line-out option and is a player who puts a lot of work into his game.
“He is always looking to get better. We are delighted he has signed a new contract with us and he has a big part to play in the evolution of this team.”
Scarlets have already announced a first senior contract for talented Macs Page, as well as new contracts for Tomi Lewis, Joe Roberts and Eddie James.
Wales international Joe Hawkins is also heading to West Wales from Exeter Chiefs this summer.
Further announcements will be made in the coming weeks.
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