Wales Under-20s have released Carwyn Leggatt-Jones to bolster the Scarlets lineup for their crucial United Rugby Championship fixture against Connacht in Galway on Friday. The Scarlets are dealing with significant squad depletion due to multiple players on international duty with Wales, including key figures like Johnny Williams returning from injury.

Scarlets head coach Glenn Delaney acknowledged the challenge of fielding a competitive team with nearly two-thirds of his squad away with Wales. Despite these absences, Delaney expressed confidence in the players available, emphasizing the team's depth and competitive spirit. The match holds significant implications for both sides in the league standings.

A victory for Scarlets would see them climb above the Dragons into 14th place, while Connacht could leapfrog the Ospreys into ninth with a win. A bonus-point victory would even move Connacht level with the Bulls in the final play-off position. Meanwhile, uncapped Billy Bohan received his first call-up to the Ireland squad this week, joining several other players from the region.