Scarlets squad announced for South Africa
Scarlets have announced the squad that will travel to South Africa tomorrow, Wednesday, in preparation to take on Southern Kings and Cheetahs in rounds 9 and 10 of the Guinness PRO14.
Scarlets are without 15 senior players who are on international duty, which sees a number of young Scarlets, and a few more familiar faces, getting an opportunity to show their ability during the Autumn Series.
Squad that will travel to South Africa;
Forwards
Tadhg Beirne
Will Boyde
David Bulbring
Jack Condy
Steven Cummins
James Davies
Taylor Davies
Dylan Evans
Ryan Elias
Rhys Fawcett
Simon Gardiner
Dafydd Hughes
Werner Kruger
Josh Macleod
Tom Phillips
Tom Price
Lewis Rawlins
Backs
Paul Asquith
Jonathan Evans
Ioan Hughes
Steff Hughes
Dan Jones
Johnny Mcnicholl
Ioan Nicholas
Mike Phillips
Tom Prydie
Morgan Williams
Scarlets have called on the expertise of former Scarlet Mike Phillips to cover the scrum half berth following an injury, and subsequent surgery, to former Wales U20s scrum half Declan Smith and both Aled and Gareth Davies in Wales camp.
Commenting on the call-up head coach Wayne Pivac said; “It’s just been one of those things! We only have one of our four contracted scrumhalves available through injury and international call-ups. We looked at the nines available to us within the region, and Welsh qualified players in the Championship, but they were unable to travel due to work commitments and club commitments.
“We are delighted that Mike has been able to answer the call and will be joining us in South Africa. He has a wealth of experience, is a proud former Scarlet and will be a great addition to our travelling squad.”
