In an exciting turn of events, Northampton will face Scarlets in the Champions Cup today. The match is scheduled to kick off at 15:15 GMT.
Coaching Changes at Scarlets
This week has been pivotal for the Scarlets organization. Nigel Davies has been appointed as the interim director of rugby. His immediate task includes making crucial selection decisions for the team.
The announcement has heightened the pressure on head coach Dwayne Peele. Nevertheless, Davies received a boost with the return of Wales fly-half Sam Costelow.
Player Updates: Key Returns and Changes
Costelow’s return marks his first appearance since December, when he suffered an ankle injury during training. He is one of three changes to the squad following last Saturday’s dramatic 47-38 loss to Pau.
- Tom Rogers will miss the game due to a groin injury.
- Blair Murray shifts to the wing.
- Jac Davies takes on the full-back role.
In addition to Costelow, Joe Hawkins moves to inside centre, with Eddie James replacing the injured Joe Roberts at outside centre. Archie Hughes retains his position at scrum-half after an impressive performance in the prior match.
Scarlets Line-Up
The full starting line-up for Scarlets is as follows:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Full-back | Jac Davies |
| Wing | Blair Murray |
| Inside Centre | Joe Hawkins |
| Half-back | Sam Costelow |
| Scrum-half | Archie Hughes |
| Second Row | Max Douglas, Jake Ball |
| Captain | James Plumtree |
Scarlets will aim to bounce back from their recent defeat and make a statement in the Champions Cup. Fans are eager to see how the new line-up performs under the interim leadership of Nigel Davies.
