Sam Costelow signs new contract with Scarlets
Wales fly-half Sam Costelow signs new contract with Scarlets
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Scarlets have secured the services of Wales international fly-half Sam Costelow, who has signed a new contract with the club.
The 24-year-old has been a pivotal figure since joining from Leicester Tigers in 2020, amassing 67 appearances and 420 points.
His recent return from a shoulder injury was marked by a standout performance in the victory over URC leaders Leinster.
“I am really grateful to the Scarlets for giving me this chance,” he said.
“We have a good group here, we’re ticking along nicely and it is a place where I want to be right now. We have had a lot of learnings this season, but it has been a good year.
“It is never nice to get injured, you want to play as much rugby as you can, but being back out there with my mates against Leinster, playing in front of the fans again, it was awesome.
“The support we get here means a massive amount to us as players. I know it is a cliché, but they are our 16th man with their singing and chanting and it really does give you a boost, creates a good feel and gives us real energy on the field.”
Head coach Dwayne Peel praised Costelow's leadership and resilience:
“It is fantastic that Sam has signed a new deal. He is a leader in our group, he has a presence on and off the field and it was great to see him back against Leinster after four months or so out with a shoulder injury.
“We all know his quality, he is still only 24, but he has a lot of experience already, both for us and at international level. He is going to have a big part to play in this side over the coming seasons.”
Costelow's re-signing is part of Scarlets' broader strategy to strengthen their squad. The club has also announced the return of scrum-half Dane Blacker from the Dragons, and new deals for players like Macs Page, Joe Roberts, Tomi Lewis, Eddie James, Taine Plumtree, and Kemsley Mathias.
Additionally, Wales internationals Joe Hawkins and Jake Ball are set to join the team, bolstering Scarlets' ambitions for the upcoming United Rugby Championship season.
As Scarlets prepare for the final two rounds of the regular URC season in South Africa, Costelow emphasized the team's focus:
“We are under no illusion how tough these games are going to be, but we have spoken this week, we have a chance to write our own history and really kick on as a side.”
