Scarlets will be facing off against the Stormers in a crucial United Rugby Championship clash at Parc y Scarlets. The Scarlets have received a boost with the return of captain Josh Macleod, who has recovered from a hamstring injury to lead the team against the Stormers. The Scarlets currently stand at 10th place in the URC table, just two points away from the playoff positions, making this match a must-win for them to keep their playoff hopes alive. The team is level on points with the Stormers and is looking to secure a victory after a series of narrow defeats this season.
Coach Dwayne Peel has named a strong lineup that includes several Wales squad members such as Ellis Mee, Eddie James, Joe Roberts, Taine Plumtree, Kemsley Mathias, and Henry Thomas in the matchday squad. The team has undergone six changes from their previous match against Ulster. The back three will feature Wales wing Mee alongside Ioan Nicholas and Macs Page, while James and Roberts will pair up in the midfield. Gareth Davies and Ioan Lloyd will take on the halfback roles. In the forward pack, Marnus van der Merwe returns at hooker, supported by Alec Hepburn and Sam Wainwright in the front row, and Alex Craig and Sam Lousi in the second row. The back row will see Macleod alongside Vaea Fifita and Taine Plumtree.
The kickoff for the match is scheduled for 3 pm and will be broadcasted live on S4C, S4C Clic, and BBC iPlayer, with coverage beginning at 2:45 pm. Fans can also follow live updates of the game. Both teams have announced their lineups for the match, with the Scarlets’ replacements including Ryan Elias, Kemsley Mathias, Henry Thomas, Jarrod Taylor, Dan Davis, Archie Hughes, Charlie Titcombe, and Tomi Lewis. The Stormers’ replacements consist of André-Hugo Venter, Brok Harris, Sazi Sandi, Gary Porter, Willie Engelbrecht, Dewaldt Duvenage, Jurie Matthee, and Damian Willemse. The match will be officiated by referee Eoghan Cross, with assistant referees Mike English and Tom Spurrier, and TMO Olly Hodges.
As the teams prepare to face off, the atmosphere at Parc y Scarlets is buzzing with excitement. Fans are eagerly anticipating the showdown between these two competitive sides as they battle it out on the field. The Scarlets will be looking to put on a strong performance and secure a vital win, while the Stormers will be aiming to come out on top and claim victory on the road. With both teams evenly matched in the standings, this promises to be an intense and thrilling encounter that rugby fans won’t want to miss.
Stay tuned for live updates and analysis as the Scarlets take on the Stormers in this high-stakes URC clash. The match is set to showcase some top-class rugby action as these two teams go head-to-head in a battle for supremacy. Don’t miss a moment of the action as the drama unfolds at Parc y Scarlets. Let’s see which team will emerge victorious and take a step closer to their playoff aspirations in the United Rugby Championship.