Ioan Jones became the latest Senior Academy player to make his URC debut this season when he came on as a second-half replacement in Scarlets’ loss to Edinburgh on Friday night.
Injuries have made it a frustrating first campaign in Llanelli for the Welsh-qualified former England U20s international, but the ex-Gloucester man caught the eye with a couple of impressive moments at Hive Stadium.
Carwyn Leggatt-Jones made his second URC start in the No. 10 jersey, while Iori Badham, Josh Morse, Elis Price and Gabe McDonald have also made their first appearances in the competition this season.
In Super Rygbi Cymru, Llandovery secured their place in the Cup final with a late, late 26-24 win over Pontypool at Church Bank. Academy flanker Tiaan Sparrow came off the bench in the second half for the Drovers.
In the Plate competition, Carmarthen Quins were defeated 21-5 by Swansea at Gowerton RFC. Academy backs Thomas Williams and Rhodri Lewis started for Quins, with Wales U20s squad member Hudson Nevin making his club debut as a replacement.