FLY-HALF Jamie Shillcock has committed to Worcester Warriors by signing a new two-year contract.
Shillcock is another player who has come through Warriors' youth set-up that has put pen to paper.
And director of rugby Alan Solomons reckons the 21-year-old's deal "underscores the importance" of the club's academy system.
“Jamie is a talented young player who has already made almost 50 appearances for the first-team," Solomons said.
“In keeping with our vision Jamie is yet another player who has come through the ranks at the club."
Shillcock burst onto the first-team scene as a 17-year-old when he was called up to the matchday squad for Warriors’ Championship play-off semi-final against London Scottish in 2015, coming off the bench for his debut in the second leg.
He made his Premiership debut against Bath Rugby in September 2016, before starring a week later as he crossed the whitewash for two tries at Sixways as Warriors drew with Sale Sharks.
Shillcock, who joined Worcester's academy set-up at the age of 14, has already made 44 first-team appearances at the age of 21, racking up 131 points in the process.
He has also represented England Under 18 Counties and the England Under 19 Academies.
Shillcock said: “I have some great memories of being part of this group of players and I am delighted to have signed a new deal with the club.
“It’s nice to have the confidence from the coaches at a young age and I want to repay that confidence with my performances.
“Our squad depth is greater than ever and I’m looking forward to pushing on individually and as a team in the future.”
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