Connacht vs Scarlets preview as the sides clash at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
Connacht sit five points behind the Bulls in eighth, who also have a game in hand. A bonus point win could put them into the playoff places. Scarlets currently sit in 15th place and a win could see them catch Dragons who are just above them in the table.
Connacht vs Scarlets confirmed lineups and team news
Connacht (1-15):
Buckley, Tierney-Martin, Aungier, O’Connor, Joyce, J Murphy, Boyle, Jansen, Reilly, Ioane, Mullins, Forde, Devine, Jennings, Gilbert
Replacements (16-23):
De Buitlear, Dooley, Barrett, Murray, O’Brien, B Murphy, Naughton, McCormack
Scarlets (1-15):
Mathias, van der Merwe, Thomas, Lousi, Ball, Douglas, Taylor, Anderson, G Davies, Leggatt-Jones, Page, Williams, Roberts, J Davies, Jones
Replacements (16-23):
Thomas, S O’Connor, H O’Connor, Price, Davis, Hughes, McDonald, Lewis
Recent Form:
Connacht (Home team): W-W-L-W-L
Connacht won two of their last three URC matches since the end of the Challenge Cup pool stage. Their only loss came against Leinster, where they led the game 20-13. They picked up a massive win over Glasgow in their last game. Glasgow were depleted due to the number of players in the Scotland squad, but a last-minute try from Jansen put them ahead. They have won four of their last six home games, only losing to Irish opposition at home.
Scarlets (Away team): L-D-W-L-L
Scarlets took a 14-0 lead against Edinburgh in their last game but in the end lost the game 24-19. They have only won one game in their last seven, which came as a bit of a shock as it came against high-flying Ulster. Scarlets have won three games this season, only one came away from home and that was against Cardiff.
Connacht vs Scarlets head-to-head record (last five matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 4th October 2024 | URC | Connacht | 23-24 |
| 2nd March 2024 | URC | Connacht | 26-10 |
| 21st October 2022 | URC | Connacht | 36-14 |
| 19th February 2022 | URC | Connacht | 23-29 |
| 22nd March 2021 | URC | Scarlets | 41-36 |
How to watch Connacht vs Scarlets?
Connacht vs Scarlets will be available to watch on Premier Sports 2 on Friday, 13th March. Coverage starts at 7:40 pm for a 7:45 pm kick-off.
