The Llanelli-based region has not disclosed the length of the extended deal, but 25-year-old Plumtree says it commits him to Scarlets for the foreseeable future.
Plumtree, is in his second season in west Wales having made the move from New Zealand in the summer of 2023.
Born in Swansea, Taine was awarded his first Wales cap ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. After scoring a brace of tries against the Vodacom Bulls on his URC debut, Plumtree has made 27 appearances, and went over for his sixth score for the club in the West Wales derby win over the Ospreys just last weekend.
Speaking on his new deal Plumtree said:
“I am delighted to have signed with the Scarlets for the foreseeable future. It’s a club that has done a lot for me and made me so welcome, not only the players and staff but the fans, with the support they have shown me for the last year and a half. It was a no-brainer to recommit to the club
“Another reason why I wanted to re-sign was that I can see the potential the club has – the boys that are coming through and the talent that is here.
“I want to be part of that. There are exciting times ahead. I think we have shown signs of that this year and hopefully, we can keep on building over the coming years.”
Delighted Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel said:
“Taine has been excellent since he arrived here in Llanelli a couple of years ago. He is a big character around the group and a key player on the field. He has also become a real leader for us.
“Taine is still a young man and we are excited that there is plenty more to come from him. He is athletic, carries strongly, is a great line-out option and is a player who puts a lot of work into his game – he is always looking to get better.
“We are delighted he has signed a new contract with us and he has a big part to play in the evolution of this team.”
Plumtree is the latest Scarlets player to commit his future to the club with Macs Page, Tomi Lewis, Joe Roberts, and Eddie James also signing on the dotted line. Wales international Joe Hawkins is also due to head to West Wales in the summer after joining from Exeter Chiefs.
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