Wales prop Mathias signs new Scarlets contract

Wales prop Kemsley Mathias has signed a new contract to stay at Scarlets.

Mathias, 25, made his senior debut against the Dragons in 2020 and played 63 games in five seasons.

"This is my boyhood club that I grew up watching," said Mathias.

"It feels like we have kicked on from last season, we have play-offs to aspire to in these last couple of games and have built a good, young squad moving forward to next season."

Mathias is currently suffering from a calf injury, but hopes to return before the end of the season.

He joins Macs Page, Tomi Lewis, Joe Roberts, Eddie James and Taine Plumtree in signing new contracts.

Lock Jake Ball and centre Joe Hawkins are joining Scarlets, while second row Alex Craig, fly-half Ioan Lloyd and wing Steff Evans are among the departures.

Scarlets have not specified the duration of Mathias' new contract.