Scarlets

Scarlets president Phil Bennett says Friday's Pro12 trouncing by Treviso was "embarrassing, devastating and humiliating".

Scarlets are destroyed by Treviso at Parc y Scarlets, but still qualify for the semi-final of the Pro 12 Championship.

Lions selection and Wales wing George North says he was glad to finalise the move from Scarlets to Northampton that sparked heated debate.

Ryan Jones and James Hook are not in the Wales squad preparing for the two-match Test series against Japan in June.

Sam Warburton will lead the Lions in Australia among 15 Wales players chosen by head coach Warren Gatland.

Tonga lock Sione Timani and Wales flanker Richie Pugh are two of several players to leave Scarlets.

Prop Adam Jones admits the Scarlets are favourites to secure their first Pro12 semi-final place ahead of the Ospreys.

Scotland open-side flanker John Barclay says he agreed to join Scarlets next season because of their flowing rugby.