2016–17 Scarlets season

Scarlets
2016-17 season
Head coach New Zealand Wayne Pivac
Chief executive Wales Darran Phillips
Chairman Wales Nigel Short
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The 2016-17 season will be the 14th season in the history of the Scarlets, a Welsh rugby union regional side based in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. In this season, they will compete in the Pro 12 and the Rugby Champions Cup. It is also possible they will compete in the LV Cup, but it is unclear if this competition will continue. It will be Jonathan Davies' first season back at the region after leaving for Clermont Auvergne in 2014. Scarlets have also signed Welsh international Rhys Patchell, South African international Werner Kruger and New Zealander Johnny McNicholl ahead of the 2016-17 season, whilst Welsh internationals Rhodri Jones and Rhodri Williams, club stalwart Phil John and New Zealand international Regan King are among the players leaving.

Pre-season and friendlies

Date Opponents H / A Result
F–A		 Scorers Attendance
13 August 2016 Exeter Chiefs A

Transfers

In

Date confirmed Pos. Name From Contract Length
13 November 2015[1] CE Wales Jonathan Davies Clermont Auvergne
15 December 2015[2] FH Wales Rhys Patchell Cardiff Blues 2 Years
17 February 2016[3] PR South Africa Werner Kruger Bulls 3 Years
22 February 2016[4] SH Wales Jonathan Evans Bath 2 Years
13 April 2016[5] WG New Zealand Johnny McNicholl Crusaders 3 Years
3 May 2016[6] WG Wales Tom Williams Cardiff Blues 2 Years

Out

Date confirmed Pos. Name To
1 February 2016[7] SH Wales Rhodri Williams Bristol
16 February 2016[8] PR Wales Rhodri Jones Ospreys
4 March 2016[9] FH Wales Steven Shingler Cardiff Blues
16 March 2016[10] LK Samoa Maselino Paulino Lyon
4 April 2016[11] HK Wales Kirby Myhill Cardiff Blues
LK South Africa George Earle
5 April 2016[12] FB Wales Jordan Williams Bristol
16 April 2016[13] PR Wales Phil John Released
16 April 2016[14] WG Fiji Michael Tagicakibau
CE New Zealand Michael Collins Otago
28 April 2016[15] WG Wales Harry Robinson Retired
6 May 2016[16] CE New Zealand Regan King Jersey RFC
SH Wales Kieran Hardy

References

  1. ↑ "Jonathan Davies: Wales centre rejoins Scarlets from Clermont". BBC Sport. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  2. ↑ "Rhys Patchell: Scarlets sign Cardiff Blues fly-half for 2016-17". BBC Sport. 15 December 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  3. ↑ "South Africa prop Werner Kruger signs three-year Scarlets deal". BT Sport. 17 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Scarlets entice exciting young halfback from Bath". Scarlets. 22 February 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Scarlets confirm signing of New Zealander McNicholl". Scarlets. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  6. ↑ "Backline duo commit to Scarlets". Scarlets. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "Rhodri Williams: Scarlets and Wales scrum-half to join Bristol". BBC Sport. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "Wales prop Rhodri Jones leaving Scarlets for Ospreys". BBC Sport. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "Cardiff Blues to sign Steven Shingler from Scarlets". BBC Sport. 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  10. ↑ "Officiel : Le LOU enregistre ses 12 premières recruese". Lyon OU. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  11. ↑ "Earle and Myhill to join Cardiff Blues". Cardiff Blues. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  12. ↑ "Williams to join Bristol Rugby". Scarlets. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  13. ↑ "Thanks for the memories Phil". Scarlets. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  14. ↑ Confirmed at the ceremony after the last home game
  15. ↑ "Wales and Scarlets winger Harry Robinson 'devastated' to retire at 23". Sky Sports. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  16. ↑ "EX-ALL BLACK KING TO JOIN JERSEY RFC". Jersey RFC. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
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