URC Preview: Scarlets v Bulls

At Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, 7.35pm Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 86th league game) Assistant: Adam Jones, Ben Breakspear (both WRU) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU)

Overall URC head-to-head record: Played 1, Bulls won 1.

Did you know?

• Scarlets have won their last two BKT United Rugby Championship fixtures off the back of a five-game losing streak.

• Scarlets have won only two of their last eight home games in the Championship although both of those victories, against Zebre and Dragons, have been in their last three outings.

• Scarlets have lost their last five fixtures against South African opponents in the United Rugby Championship although have recently beaten Toyota Cheetahs in the European Challenge Cup.

• Vodacom Bulls beat Dragons 29-14 at Rodney Parade in Round 12 to end a two-game losing run in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

• Bulls have won all seven fixtures they have played against Welsh regions in the Championship.

• The two sides have met just once before with Bulls winning 57-12 at Loftus Versfeld in March 2022.