All you need know: Scarlets v Connacht

We're back on the road this week as we head to Wales where we will take on Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Friday.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Friday's game.

When’s the game?

Kick-off is 19:35 at Parc y Scarlets on Friday 4th October.

How will the two teams line up?

The Connacht management team will announce their squad on Thursday at midday when it will be named on connachtrugby.ie and the Connacht Rugby social channels.

State of play so far:

After the opening two rounds Pete Wilkins side sit third in the standings after two bonus points from Thomond Park and a bonus point win over the Sharks at Dexcom Stadium last weekend.

The Scarlets began the season with an away draw in Treviso against Benetton before a nine point defeat at home last weekend to Cardiff.

Recent meetings against Scarlets in the URC:

2023/24 - CON 26-10 SCA

2022/23 - CON 36-14 SCA

2021/22 - SCA 23-29 CON

Officials:

REF:Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU, 23rd game)

AR: Mike English (WRU) 

AR: Ben O'Connor (WRU)

TMO:Christopher Allison (SARU)

How do I get tickets?

Tickets available through Scarlets.

What channel is it on?

TV viewing on TG4.

Top try scorers:

2 - Ben Murphy, Cathal Forde and Dave Heffernan

1 - David Hawkshaw, Josh Ioane, Oisin Dowling and Shane Jennings

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