text: London Welsh have announced a contract extension for their former England international back Olly Barkley. The 33-year-old joined the Exiles last year, having previously played for Bath, Gloucester, Racing Metro, Grenoble and the Scarlets. He won 23 Test caps, the last of which was against New Zealand in 2008. Olly Barkley has extended his stay at London Welsh after signing a new contract at the relegated-club . Welsh are set to return to the Championship next season after finishing bottom of the Aviva Premiership. 'It has not been an easy year, but I am committed to seeing my journey with London Welsh through,' Barkley said. 'I am really looking forward to working with our new team and the reinvigorated coaching regime, which is being put together, to put this season behind us and lay a strong foundation for promotion back to the Premiership for the 2016-17 season.' The fly half featured 23 times for England and previously played for Bath, Gloucester and Racing Metro .
target: Olly Barkley has signed a contract extension at London Welsh .
  The Exiles were relegated from the Aviva Premiership this season .
  Fly half Barkley is keen to fire the Welsh back up to the top flight .
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