SCARLETS Vs ospreys
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD COACH
DWAYNE Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! It would be amazing if I could be writing here about welcoming all our fans to a packed Parc y Scarlets for what promises to be a fantastic West Wales derby this evening.
Yes, it is tough to get up physically and mentally for a game only for it not to happen at the last minute, but the message that has been driven within the squad is that we have to be ready to go again.
Unfortunately, that’s not the case which is a huge disappointment to us all.
The boys are professionals, they want to be out there playing rugby and thankfully, we have managed to get over the line for this game.
We all know and recognise what this match means to our supporters, it is the one game we all search for first when the fixtures come out and just looking back at footage of previous matches between the two sides, a full house crammed in here makes it an incredible occasion and one I was really looking forward to. We understand the reasons why restrictions have been brought in and hopefully it won’t be too long before we can welcome you back here. A lot has happened since our last competitive game against Benetton back in October and it’s certainly been a frustrating few weeks for everyone since we came out of isolation in Belfast. Firstly, Bordeaux was postponed and then the Cardiff match, which was disappointing for everyone. The boys had really trained well and we felt we were in a good place going into that Boxing Day clash, but in fairness to all the players they have had to move on quickly and they have done that.
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Credit too to all our back-room staff for all the work they have done in the face of plenty of challenges over recent weeks and months. From getting us home from South Africa, to keeping the boys engaged in quarantine, to ensuring we have been ready to go in all the games since, it really has been a team effort. With Covid-19 still a big part of our lives, I’d like to thank the Scarlets Family for all your support in recent months and wish you all a Happy New Year with your loved ones. Mwynhewch y gêm. Blwyddyn newydd dda i chi gyd.
Dwayne
01.01.22 I UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
