Scarlets v Welsh: teams

The Scarlets and London Welsh have announced their team for the first ever fixture between the two teams.
New signings Kristian Philips and Richard Kelly start for the Pro12 side while internationals George North, Scott Williams, Tavis Knoyle, Ken Owens and Aaron Shingler are all included on extended bench.
Gavin Henson has been named again at fly-half for the Exiles with Paulica Ion and Kirill Kulemin starting at prop and lock respectively.
Scarlets: Liam Williams; Kristian Phillips, Gareth Maule, Adam Warren, Andy Fenby; Aled Thomas, Tavis Knoyle; Phil John, Ken Owens, Deacon Manu; Sione Timani, Richard Kelly; Josh Turnbull, Johnathan Edwards, Rob McCusker.
Replacements: Jordan Williams, Scott Williams, George North, Dan Newton, Gareth Davies, Peter Edwards, Kirby Myhill, Samson Lee, George Earle, Aaron Shingler, Craig Price, Richie Pugh.
London Welsh: Tom Arscott; Phil MacKenzie, Sonny Parker, Hudson Tonga’uiha, Nick Scott; Gavin Henson, Jonah Holmes; Tom Bristow, Greg Bateman, Paulica Ion; Jonathan Mills, Kirill Kulemin; Daniel Browne, Lee Beech, Ed Jackson.
Replacements: Neil Briggs, Dan George, Franck Montanella, Arthur Joly, Adam Brown, Matt Corker, Ed Williamson, Mike Denbee, Alfie To’oala, Nick Runciman, Gordon Ross, Joe Ajuwa, Seb Jewell, James Lewis, Billy Moss, James Tideswell, Simon Whatling, Martin Purdy.
Read the full report with pictures on Sunday’s copy of The Rugby Paper.