Get ready for an exciting rugby move! The Scarlets are bringing in some serious talent for their upcoming clash against Benetton.
Former fly-half Billy McBryde, son of the legendary Robin McBryde, has been signed on loan from Super Rygbi Cymru's RGC. At 29, Billy is an experienced player with a rich rugby heritage. He's set to join the Scarlets' United Rugby Championship (URC) squad for their game in Treviso on January 30th, filling the gap left by Sam Costelow and Joe Hawkins, who are preparing for the prestigious Six Nations with Wales.
But here's where it gets interesting: the Scarlets are facing a bit of a fly-half crisis. Their academy fly-half, Elis Price, is out with a foot injury, and their only other option at 10 is the talented 18-year-old Carwyn Leggatt-Jones, who is also a member of the Wales Under-20s squad. So, the Scarlets had to act fast and bring in some experienced backup.
McBryde, who has previously represented Wales at the Under-20s level, made six appearances for the Scarlets in the Anglo-Welsh Cup between 2016 and 2017. He's no stranger to the team and will provide a solid option at fly-half.
And this is the part most people miss: the Scarlets' next game after their trip to Italy is a tough one against Edinburgh on February 27th. So, they're not just bringing in McBryde for one game; they're securing their fly-half position for a crucial stretch of the season.
So, what do you think? Is this a smart move by the Scarlets? Or do you think they should have explored other options? Let's discuss in the comments and share our thoughts on this intriguing rugby transfer!
