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Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny joins Scarlets on national dual contract

Leigh Halfpenny pens a three-year contract with Scarlets in a deal partly funded by the Welsh Rugby Union.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny has signed a three-year contract with Scarlets.

The 28-year-old, who has 75 international caps, was out of contract after being released by French giants Toulon.

However, he returns to play rugby in his native country on a deal partly funded by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).

Halfpenny told reporters: "I'm delighted to be coming back to play in Wales.

"I would like to thank the Scarlets and the WRU for giving me the opportunity to sign a national dual contract (NDC) and can't wait to get started."

Wales head coach Warren Gatland added: "It is great news for Welsh rugby that Leigh Halfpenny is returning to play his rugby in Wales.

"The NDC system helps us to bring these players back and I look forward to seeing him play for the Scarlets."

Halfpenny's deal at Scarlets, who won the Pro12 last season, is likely to see 60% of his salary paid by the WRU.

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