Ryan Elias: Scarlets hooker signs contract extension

Ryan Elias (R) has deputised in the Scarlets team for the injured Ken Owens this season

Wales hooker Ryan Elias has signed an undisclosed-length contract extension to remain at Scarlets.

Elias won his two senior Wales caps on the 2017 summer tour wins against Tonga and Samoa.

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac said: "Ryan has amassed a huge amount of experience at a very young age and at only 22 years of age has a very big future ahead of him in the game.

"We're looking forward to seeing his continued development."