Scrum-half Blacker 'excited' to return to Scarlets

Dane Blacker has won Wales caps at under-18s, under-20s and sevens level, and was part of the senior squad for the 2022 autumn internationals

Scrum-half Dane Blacker will return to Scarlets this summer after signing from Dragons.

The 26-year-old from Ynysybwl spent four seasons in Llanelli, where he scored 15 tries in 56 games and broke into the Wales squad.

He left for Dragons in 2023 where he made 33 appearances.

"I'm really excited to be returning to the Scarlets – a club I've truly enjoyed playing for in the past," said Blacker.

"It feels great to be coming back to such a passionate rugby environment, with incredible fans who always bring energy and support. I'm looking forward to being part of an exciting team and future."

Blacker is Scarlets' third new signing for next season, with Wales international Joe Hawkins arriving from Exeter Chiefs and Jake Ball also returning for a second spell in west Wales.

Macs Page, Joe Roberts, Tomi Lewis, Eddie James, Taine Plumtree and Kemsley Mathias have also signed new deals.

"We are delighted to welcome Dane back to the Scarlets – we were disappointed to see him leave a couple of years ago," said Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel.

"He showed then the calibre of player he is, pushing himself into international contention and scoring some great tries.

"He is going to add to the quality in our scrum-half pool with Gareth Davies and Archie Hughes here and Rhodri Lewis also pushing hard for opportunities."