Scarlets warm up for Munster clash with win over brave Aironi

Scarlets, who play Munster next weekend, kept their hopes of a place in the RaboDirect Pro12 play-offs alive with a hard-fought victory over bottom side Aironi in Viadana yesterday.

Johnathan Edwards’ first-half try helped them to a 16-6 lead at half-time, but the Italians hit back and deservedly drew level. However, further tries for Scarlets from Liam Williams and Ben Morgan proved enough to give them continued hope of a top-four finish.

Aironi were dogged and Giulio Toniolatti’s converted try at the death earned them a losing bonus point.