Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac has showed confidence in the side that secured a mammoth victory over reigning champions Glasgow last weekend sticking with an unchanged starting XV for the first home game of the 2015-16 Guinness PRO12 campaign.
Speaking ahead of the game Pivac said: “It’s very early days, but Ulster certainly they put on a very good performance at home last weekend and on the evidence of that whilst the Rugby World Cup is on they’ll still be a very strong side and one of the leaders.
“They are one of the top sides, we played them four times last year and had three real battles and one where they got on top of us at home. We know we’re in for a tough day at the office on Saturday.”
The only change comes on the replacements bench with Rhodri Williams unavailable due to concussion. Last weekend’s man of the match John Barclay has been named captain for Saturday’s clash.
Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 clash will be Scarlets’ first outing at home this season and a win against champions Glasgow in the opening round last weekend has been a welcome boost for both supporters and players alike.
Pivac went on to say: “The boys love playing at home, every side does. We love getting out here in front of home supporters and familiar surroundings.”
Scarlets team to take on Ulster, Saturday 12th September kick-off 3pm;
15 Steffan Evans, 14 Hadleigh Parkes, 13 Regan King, 12 Gareth Owen, 11 Michael Tagicakibau, 10 Daniel Jones, 9 Aled Davies, 1 Phil John, 2 Emyr Phillips, 3 Peter Edwards, 4 Tom Price, 5 Lewis Rawlins, 6 Aaron Shingler, 7 James Davies, 8 John Barclay ©
Replacements: Kirby Myhill, Rob Evans, Will Taylor, George Earle, Rory Pitman, Kieran Hardy, Aled Thomas, Tom Williams
Season tickets are also still available; for more information visit scarletsseasonwales.com or call 0871 871 8088.
Players unavailable for selection due to injuries; Harry Robinson (neck), Steffan Hughes (knee), Josh Lewis (knee), Wyn Jones (knee), Rhodri Jones (pec), Will Boyde (knee), Morgan Allen (bicep), Jack Payne (ankle), Rhodri Williams (concussion)
