The former England Under-20s Grand Slam winner brings experience from his time at Bristol Bears, Sale Sharks, Western Province and the DHL Stormers, having previously helped England Under-20s secure Six Nations success. Scarlets supporters will have had a glimpse of Groves already after he featured for the club as loan cover during the 2025-26 URC South African tour, starting against the Fidelity SecureDrive Lions and appearing from the bench against the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban.