‘Scarlets facing four Cup finals’ says Owens

Scarlets captain Ken Owens believes Scarlets’ end of season run-in in the Guinness PRO12 will be like playing four Cup finals as the region look to secure a place in the competition’s top six.

Speaking ahead of the Scarlets’ Guinness PRO12 clash against Zebre Rugby at Stadio Lanfranchi on Saturday 11^th April Owens said; “Perhaps Edinburgh was the eye-opener we needed to put things right. We have an opportunity against Zebre now to go out and do that.

“It’s a massive game for them aswell being only four points behind Treviso for a European spot.”

Following Saturday’s clash against Zebre the Scarlets will take on Newport Gwent Dragons at the Millennium Stadium for Judgement Day III, Cardiff Blues at Parc y Scarlets on Sunday 10^th May and Benetton Treviso at Stadio Comunale di Monigo in the final round of the regular season.

Currently in 8^th position with 40 points the Scarlets are trailing Connacht and Edinburgh, who are 6^th and 7^th respectively, by three points and will be looking to kick-start the final run-in with a victory over Zebre on the weekend.

“It’s going to be tough; they are four massive games. We were obviously disappointed with the result against Edinburgh a fortnight ago, which has put us under slightly more pressure.

“It’s four Cup finals really. It’s disappointing and frustrating now that we’re relying on some other results but if we get a win on Saturday and win our three remaining games, we’re hopeful we’ll still make top six.”

Scarlets will be back in action at Parc y Scarlets on Sunday 10^th May, kick-off 4pm, as they take on Cardiff Blues in the final home game of the season.