Tuesday 5 May 2015 11:48, UK
Matt Corker has signed a new deal with London Welsh to extend his stay with the club to nine seasons.
Corker made his debut for the Exiles in September 2007 during a season-long loan from Wasps, and made the move permanent the following season.
He becomes the 14th London Welsh player to re-sign to the club, with seven players already under contract for next season.
The 32-year-old captained his side to promotion last season and will combine his playing duties with his new role as the club's line-out coach.
Corker said: "I am really pleased to have re-signed with London Welsh and extend my time with the club that I love so much, and I am thankful to Steve Lewis and the board for giving me the opportunity to do so.
"I'm also really grateful to head coach Rowland Philips for allowing me to further my development as lineout coach next year, a role that I am really excited to be fulfilling.
"After such a tough season I'm really looking forward to drawing on the lessons we've learnt to ensure our upcoming Championship campaign is a successful one.”
London Welsh director of rugby Steve Lewis said: "Matt is hugely respected by players, coaches and supporters alike at London Welsh and his decision to commit to the club once again is a massive statement and hugely significant.
"Matt is a model professional, both on and off the pitch, and as a two-time Championship winner his experience of that league will be invaluable.
"His expertise at the lineout is well documented and in addition to his playing responsibilities next season, Matt will also be line-out coach within our coaching structure.”
