Easterby in for Scarlets

Coach Nigel Davies has included Simon Easterby in his Scarlets side to play Connacht in the Magner's League at the Sportsground on Friday.

The Welsh club should be in fine fettle as they bid to follow up on their win over The Dragons in the League and London Irish in the Heineken Cup.

They send over a side containing in-form number eight David Lyons, full-back Daniel Evans and prop Deacon Manu.

THE SCARLETS (v Connacht):

Daniel Evans; Morgan Stoddart, Sean Lamont, Rob Higgitt, Lee Williams; Rhys Priestland, Tavis Knoyle; Iestyn Thomas, Ken Owens, Deacon Manu, Vernon Cooper, Damien Welch, Simon Easterby, Richie Pugh, David Lyons.

Replacements: Phil John, Emyr Phillips, Aaron Shingler, Josh Turnbull, Gareth Davies, Dan Newton, Gareth Maule.