The 30-year-old full-back has been one of the most consistent performers in Welsh rugby and became the first Ospreys player to score four tries in a Guinness PRO14 match against the Dragons last weekend. His four tries also saw the twice-capped Wales international leapfrog Tommy Bowe, Nikki Walker and Rhys Webb into second place in the Ospreys’ all-time try scoring list with 40 to his name.
“I’m delighted to sign a new deal and excited about what the future holds” said Evans.
“I’m over the moon to be here for the foreseeable future.
“It’s been a tough old season where you are not just thinking about games you are thinking about your future. It’s been tough for everyone in the squad but now we can move on and hopefully build for an exciting end to the season.
“I love playing rugby, it’s all I’ve ever wanted to do, and I just want to keep playing well and hopefully see the Ospreys succeed.” Evans has been a constant in the Ospreys line-up since arriving at the Liberty Stadium in the summer of 2014 from the Dragons, racking up a host of impressive records along the way.
“Dan’s contract extension reflects the consistency of performance he has displayed over the last five seasons for the Ospreys,” said Ospreys head coach Allen Clarke.
“He’s vastly experienced and I believe his attacking game will continue to develop working alongside our attack coach Matt Sheratt. The announcement is timely on the back of his individual performance on Saturday with a personal tally of four tries. We see Dan as a valuable player for us over the next couple of seasons.”
