Hadleigh Parkes signs new deal at Scarlets

Scarlets have confirmed that Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes has put pen to paper on a new contract with the club.

Strong leadership qualities have seen Parkes lead the Scarlets on numerous occasions in the absence of club captain Ken Owens.
 
 
Parkes went on to win his first international cap on Saturday 2^nd December 2017, against South Africa, after being called in to the Welsh squad for the Autumn Series.
 
Commenting on the news head coach Wayne Pivac; “I’m delighted that Hadleigh has decided to extend his stay with us here at the Scarlets.
 
“He has been a very consistent player since joining us and contributes massively both on and off the field. He showed great leadership qualities during the international periods prior to being selected himself.
 
“We’re pleased to now see him showing what he can do on an international level aswell.”

Parkes has made 93 appearances for the region to date, scoring twelve tries.