Wales back row Plumtree signs new Scarlets deal

Taine Plumtree is in his second season with Scarlets
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Wales back row Taine Plumtree has signed a new contract with Scarlets.
The Welsh region has not disclosed the length of the extended deal, but 25-year-old Plumtree says it commits him to Scarlets "for the foreseeable future".
Plumtree is in his second season in west Wales, the Swansea-born player having made the move from New Zealand in summer 2023.
"I am delighted to have signed with the Scarlets for the foreseeable future," Plumtree said.
"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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Plumtree made his Wales debut in August 2023, coming off the bench in a Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England.
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."