Cardiff Blues have confirmed that regional stalwart Taufa'ao Filise has penned a new one-year deal at the age of 40.

The Tongan tight-head arrived at Cardiff Arms Park in 2006 and quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the pack.

He has already made 241 appearances for the region, more than anyone else, and is now embarking on his 12th season in the capital.

Filise's longevity is quite remarkable, particularly given his position in the front row. His last international cap for Tonga came at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Born in Malapo, Tonga in May 1977, Filise attended Tupou College in Nuku’alofa before moving to New Zealand in 2000 to play for Bay of Plenty, making his international debut for Tonga the following year.