And the west Wales region have also taken on highly rated Australian lock Max Douglas for the 2024-25 campaign. The 24-year-old becomes their fourth new signing, joining Exeter Chiefs and Scotland prop Alec Hepburn, Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe and Nottingham full-back Ellis Mee.
Douglas has played Super Rugby for the Waratahs and has just completed his second season with the Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan.
“Max is a young, athletic second row who has experience in Super Rugby and more recently in Japan’s top division. He is comfortable with the ball hand, which suits how we are looking to play, and is excited about coming on board,” said Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel.
“He is another strong addition to our forward pack following the signings of Marnus van der Merwe and Alec Hepburn.”
Peel is hoping his side can finish their otherwise disappointing 2023-24 BKT United Rugby Championship campaign on a high with a revenge win over the Dragons at Judgement Day at Cardiff City Stadium this weekend.
