Scarlets snap up Varndell on short term deal

Scarlets have today confirmed that England international winger Tom Varndell has joined the region on a short-term contract.

The 32-year old winger, who became the Premiership’s all-time leading try scorer during the 2016-17 campaign, links up with the Scarlets until the end of the season.

With Johnny Mcnicholl out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to his shoulder, Tom Prydie also out long term after knee surgery, Tom Grabham, Rhys Jones and Morgan Williams in the treatment room as well as Steff Evans, Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Patchell on international duty Scarlets have moved quickly to bolster the squad with the arrival of the 32-year old.

Varndell has played seven times for the GK IPA Championship table-toppers this season, scoring four tries. It is understood the deal is until the end of the season and the four-times capped international will be registered for Champions Cup duty ahead of their home quarter-final against French Top 14 outfit La Rochelle.