Easterby ready to match might of Munster

THE picturesque backdrop of Saundersfoot on Wales’s west coast, a little off the beaten track but one much travelled by Munster supporters over the years, provided the stunning backdrop to Llanelli’s press day at the St Bride’s hotel yesterday.

A beautiful day matched the sunny mood of the Scarlets’ camp, buoyed with the news out-half Stephen Jones will start on Friday against Munster.

Their temporary location, an hour west of their Llanelli base and where they trained at Tenby United Rugby club, was coach Phil Davies’ idea in an attempt “to get everybody back together in a quality environment, get the focus right and preparation and the detail of the preparation in place”.