🏉 Scarlets Injury Update: Emergency Loan Signing Alert! 🏉
Scarlets are dealing with an intense injury crisis, and with several key players sidelined, they’ve brought back a familiar face – Steve Cummins! The Aussie second-rower, who made a solid impact during his previous three-year stint, is stepping in on a short-term loan to bolster the team’s lineup for the weekend clash against the Stormers.
Having previously racked up 46 appearances with the club, including playing in a PRO14 final and a Champions Cup semi-final, Cummins is no stranger to Llanelli. After his time at French club Pau and the Dragons, he’s now set to add some much-needed experience to Dwayne Peel’s side.
With second-rows like Sam Lousi, Jac Price, and Will Evans out due to injuries, and Jake Ball still recovering from a head knock, Cummins’s return couldn’t be more timely. Coach Peel expressed excitement about his inclusion and is ready to see how the team tackles the formidable Stormers.
This match also marks the return of South African international Marnus van der Merwe, fresh from his Rugby Championship commitments. Meanwhile, Johnny Williams is all set to take on the captaincy role for the first time, leading a fully Wales-capped backs division.
The team sees only two changes from their previously postponed fixture against Connacht due to Storm Amy. Springbok hooker van der Merwe and Tristan Davies are part of the fresh lineup, ready to make an impact alongside seasoned fly-half Joe Hawkins and scrum-half Gareth Davies.
On the bench, there’s a return for Archer Holz, and Ben Williams looks forward to his season debut. These strategic moves aim to reinforce the squad’s depth and offer promising opportunities for younger talent eager to shine on the big stage.
Looking forward to a cracking match at Parc y Scarlets this Friday? Join us at 7:45pm for what promises to be an exhilarating face-off against the Stormers! 💥🏉
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