 |  To have two quality players such as Rhys Thomas and Rhys Williams sign new contracts is a real boost |
Back Rhys Williams and hooker Rhys Thomas have signed two-year extensions to their contracts with Cardiff Blues. Blues captain Williams, 25, said: "I've been with Cardiff and Blues my whole career. I still have the desire and appetite to win trophies with them."
Thomas, 23, added: "I feel I have developed and improved as a player with the Blues and to win my first cap this summer was a brilliant feeling.
"There is great morale within the squad and we feel that we are improving."
Thomas made a huge impression in Wales' autumn series and has displaced Mefin Davies as first-choice hooker.
Blues coach Dai Young said the pair will play an integral part in the region's future.
He said: "To have two quality players such as Rhys Thomas and Rhys Williams sign new contracts is a real boost to the Blues.
"It shows our ambition that we are keen to hold on to such players in addition to the new signings we brought in over the summer.
"It also displays the confidence and the belief that the players and the coaches share in the structure of the Blues region that players want to develop their careers here."
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