They have twice reached the last eight of the European Shield and Parker Pen Challenge Cup, while they have also made the knockout stages of the Celtic League in its two-year existence. However, a quarterfinal victory has so far eluded Connacht and victory in Stradey Park would be a huge step forward for Michael Bradley¹s men who have opened the season with three wins from four games.
Llanelli, though, have been the form team this season among the Celtic Nations, with a 100% record from four games which included a win over Munster in Thomond Park.
They have twice reached the last eight of the European Shield and Parker Pen Challenge Cup, while they have also made the knockout stages of the Celtic League in its two-year existence.
However, a quarter-final victory has so far eluded Connacht and victory in Stradey Park would be a huge step forward for Michael Bradley’s men who have opened the season with three wins from four games.
Llanelli, though, have been the form team this season among the Celtic Nations, with a 100% record from four games which included a win over Munster in Thomond Park.
Scarlets: Barry Davies; Tal Selley, Matthew Watkins, Leigh Davies (capt), Salesi Finau; Gareth Bowen, Dale Burn; Phil John, Aled Gravelle, John Davies, Bryn Griffiths, Adam Jones, Vernon Cooper, Ian Boobyer, Emyr Lewis.
Replacements: David Maddocks, Rhys Williams, Gavin Quinnell, Gareth Williams, Mike Phillips, Ceiron Thomas, Richard Rees.
Connacht: M. McHugh; M. Mostyn, D. Yapp, T. Allnutt, C. McPhillips; AN Other, M. Walls; R. Hogan, B. Jackman, F. Boiroux; D. Browne, A. Farley; P. Neville, T. Carter, J. O’Sullivan.
Replacements: J. Fogarty, A. Clarke, M. McCarthy, M. Lacey, C. Keane, AN Other, T. Robinson.
