Shanklin told the Blues website: “An important factor in extending my contract was the undeniable fact that Cardiff Blues are an ambitious region. We all know we’ve had a poor start to this season but all the signs are that we are heading in the right direction.”
Jamie Robinson added: “A few others are on the verge of signing too and that can only be for the good of the region.” Robinson was voted the side’s player of the year last season, but the 24-year-old has not played a single game this season because of injury.
