Scarlets have bolstered their squad ahead of the 2025-26 season by signing back-row forward Tristan Davies from the Ospreys.
The 23-year-old has played 13 competitive games for the Swansea-based side since making his debut in 2022, starting in the Challenge Cup ties against the Lions and Montpellier this season, along with the URC matches against the Scarlets in Llanelli and Cardiff on Judgement Day.
The 6ft 4in Davies played his junior rugby for Bryncoch RFC and was capped by Wales U20s during the 2020-21 campaign as a No. 8.
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel said: “We are looking forward to welcoming Tristan to Parc y Scarlets this summer. I have been impressed with his physicality in the games he has played for the Ospreys this season, he has really taken his opportunity, both in the URC and Europe.
“He carries well, puts a big shift into defence and has a great work ethic. He will add to a strong group of back-row forwards we have at the club.”
Tristan Davies said: “I’m really excited for the opportunity ahead. I love what’s being built at the Scarlets and the direction the team is heading and believe I can bring my own style of play to the group and add to what is already a very strong outfit.
“I’m extremely grateful to Peely and Cubby for giving me the chance to join this exciting playing group and work on improving my game. I’ve always admired the Scarlets’ style of play and the support at Parc y Scarlets is always top class — it’s a tough place for opposition, so I’m happy to have that kind of backing on my side now.
“I’m also very thankful for the past few seasons at Ospreys and everything I’ve learned there, but I’m really looking forward to the future at the Scarlets.”
Tristan becomes the Scarlets’ fifth new signing for the 2025-26 season, joining Joe Hawkins, Jake Ball, Dane Blacker and Ioan Jones.
Macs Page, Tomi Lewis, Eddie James, Joe Roberts, Taine Plumtree, Kemsley Mathias, Sam Costelow and Johnny Williams have also signed new contracts to extend their stay at the club.