Welsh Rugby
Charteris signs contract extension
Scrum.com
December 11, 2008
Newport Gwent Dragons and Wales lock Luke Charteris, October 8 2005
Dragons lock Luke Charteris will stay at Rodney Parade until 2012 © Getty Images
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Wales lock Luke Charteris has pledged a further three years to Newport Gwent Dragon by signing a contract extension.

The 6ft 9in Charteris will stay at Rodney Parade until 2012. Charteris has played nine Tests for Wales, the most recent being against Canada and New Zealand in the 2008 autumn internationals.

"Luke been consistently good for the region and continues to impress in the boiler-house of the second-row," Dragons Head Coach Paul Turner said. "He is a great lineout weapon with huge potential, and we are thrilled to have him here for a further three years.

"It is the time of year where recruitment talks are being held, and hopefully we will add to Luke's signing in the near future."

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