Scarlets have added World Cup-winning All Blacks prop Ben Franks to the coaching ticket at Parc Y Scarlets - the BBC are reporting.
The Scots went back to the top of Guinness PRO14 Conference B after putting in a strong defensive effort to stop the Welsh region in a hard-fought 14-9 win at Parc-y-Scarlets.
There's no point glossing over it - this was the worst Samoan campaign in the history of the Rugby World Cup.
Stuttering Ireland have made multiple changes to their team for the must-win encounter versus Samoa on Saturday, a selection that includes a first appearance at the finals for one midfield missing link.
The World Cup isn't yet a week old, but the shop window that is the tournament in Japan has already caught the eye of new Scarlets boss Brad Mooar.
Tusi Pisi will make his third World Cup appearance at the age of 37, while prop Michael Alaalatoa will complete a compelling family story after both were named in Samoa's squad on Saturday.
Manu Samoa head coach Steve Jackson has rung the changes for his side's Pacific Nations Cup clash with the United States in Suva on Saturday.
Manu Samoa head coach Steve Jackson has named a 33-man squad, featuring eight new caps, for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup.
The Scarlets ran in six tries to mark Leigh Halfpenny's long-awaited return with a 43-21 thrashing of the Cheetahs in Pro14 on Sunday.
