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April 15, 2008

Easterby returns for Llanelli

Posted by Editor on April 15, 2008 05:13 PM | No comments | Print | E-mail author

Simon Easterby returns to the Llanelli team for the Magners League game against the Glasgow Warriors on Friday.

Llanelli coach Phil Davies said it will be good to see the 32-year-old skipper return after injury.

"It's great to have him back," said Davies. "He provides us with direction and leadership."

The Scarlets currently lie fourth in the table and are five points behind the Cardiff Blues.

Llanelli are hoping to bounce back from their Arms Park defeat against the Blues last Friday when they lost 35-26 in a thrilling match.

Davies is hoping his side can maintain a high level of performance in their last two games and finish as high up the table as possible.

"If we can finish in the top four of the league again this year it's a crumb of comfort that we are developing a level of consistency that can ultimately keep us competitive," he said.

"Our away form is slowly but surely getting better, particularly in the league.

"The game's that we are winning we're winning nicely and the games we're losing, the margins are closer than they've been over a longer period of time.

"There's a good mix in the team for Friday night and I'm hoping for a big performance."

Llanelli Scarlets: Morgan Stoddart; Darren Daniel, Regan King, Matthew Watkins, Nathan Brew; Stephen Jones, Gavin Cattle; Iestyn Thomas, Mahonri Schwalger, Ben Broster, Scott MacLeod, Vernon Cooper, Simon Easterby (capt), James Bater, Nathan Thomas.

Replacements: Bruce Douglas, Matthew Rees, Lou Reed, Dafydd Jones, Alix Popham, Liam Davies, Rhys Priestland

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