Dan Jones signs long-term deal to stay with Scarlets
Tuesday 17 January 2017 08:38, UK
Fly-half Dan Jones has signed a new long-term contract with Scarlets.
The 21-year-old joins winger Steff Evans in committing his future to the Welsh region with his new deal coming on the back of a pair of impressive performances.
Jones scored 28 points across the Guinness PRO12 win over Ulster and the thrilling draw with English and European champions Saracens in the Champions Cup.
The Wales U20 international scored 17 of those points against Saracens to take his Scarlets career tally to 133 in 28 appearances.
Jones told the region's website: "I'm delighted to have signed a new contract with the Scarlets and can hopefully I can repay the coaches for their faith in me with good performances over the coming weeks and months.
"Playing and representing the Scarlets is something I've wanted to do from a very young age.
"There's huge competition in the squad at the moment which is helping us all develop our game and keeping us all on our toes.
"I'm looking forward to the rest of the season as we push on in the PRO12 and to the next few years at the Scarlets."
Coach Wayne Pivac added: "Dan has been patient over the couple of seasons taking his opportunities when they become available.
"He's developed as a player both on and off the field and has gained experience whilst also holding his own against some of the most experienced fly halves in world rugby."
