Phil Price extends loan deal & puts pen to paper on new contract with Scarlets

Scarlets have today confirmed that loosehead prop Phil Price has signed a contract with the West Wales region.

Price has made six appearances to date in the Scarlets jersey, two in the Anglo-Welsh Cup campaign against Harlequins and Sale Sharks and four in the PRO14.

Commenting on the news head coach Wayne Pivac said; “We’ve been impressed with Phil since he joined us at the start of the year, he’s fitted in well to the squad and has grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
 
“Having strength in depth is important if we want to continue to be competitive on both fronts, in the PRO14 and European Rugby Champions Cup. Having a player of Phil’s experience in the squad is particularly important not only to help develop our young crop of props but also to ensure we remain competitive during the international windows.”

Price was selected for the Wales Under 20s squad for the World Cup in Belfast in 2008. He played his part in the side, which finished fourth. He also represented his country at Under 18s and Under 19s level. 
 
Since joining the Dragons ahead of the 2009-10 season Price has made 159 appearances for the Gwent region, scoring six tries.