Llan A'r Bryn

FOR a while it looked as though the Scarlets were going to crash Benetton Treviso’s welcome party, but in the end it was the Italians left popping the champagne.

BENETTON Treviso recorded an historic first Magners League win but were pushed all the way by a dogged Scarlets performance in Italy.

THE Scarlets will be making history tonight when they become the first side to play a Magners League fixture in Italy.

Treviso

SCARLETS wing Andy Fenby has told his side there can no repeats of last season on the eve of the new Magners League campaign.

HOOKER Ken Owens has spoken of his desire to emerge from the shadow of his regional and Wales rival Matthew Rees, who has been announced as the new Scarlets skipper.

NIGEL DAVIES is looking for his Scarlets to keep the home fires burning as he casts an eye over the forthcoming season.