Doubters don’t faze us, says Scarlets prop Evans

Welsh prop Rob Evans has no problem with the idea that his Scarlets side may still be underestimated in some quarters as they approach Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.

The Welsh region has experienced a remarkable rebirth of late. The Guinness PRO12 title was claimed on the back of wins against Leinster and Munster in Dublin 12 months ago, and they now find themselves back in the Irish capital seeking even greater glory. Warren Gatland clearly took note.

The Welsh head coach has attempted to ape the Scarlets’ expansive game plan with the national team and he has done so by flooding his side with men who had already been singing the gospel according to their club boss Wayne Pivac.