Bradley Davies has described his move to the Scarlets as a “fantastic opportunity, as he prepares to join the West Wales region as assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season.
The former Wales international second row brings with him a wealth of experience, having earned 66 caps for his country and led the national team during their 2013 tour of Japan.
Now 38, Davies will form part of Dwayne Peel’s revamped coaching unit at Parc y Scarlets, working alongside Jared Payne, Albert van den Berg, and Emyr Phillips.
It’s a show of faith in the region from Davies, given that although they were the best team in Wales last season, they are currently have no place in the Welsh Rugby Union’s plans beyond 2027.
After hanging up his boots in 2023, Davies moved into coaching with the Ospreys Academy and spent time with Bridgend Ravens in Super Rygbi Cymru.
His remit at the Scarlets will centre around the contact area, a field in which he excelled throughout his playing days.
Davies said: “I am honoured to take up the coaching role at the Scarlets. It is a fantastic opportunity for myself and one which I am going to take with both hands.
“For me, it’s the chance to add some value in my areas and help the team reach the next level.
“I also get to work with some awesome coaches which will be invaluable in my career.
“It's great as a young Welsh coach to have a club like the Scarlets show faith in you and offer you the chance to grow - I’m looking forward to helping the Scarlets become the team we want them to be.
“I’m excited to get going, working with the boys and ripping into pre-season.”
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Peel is also looking to build on last season’s progress, which saw the Scarlets clinch a Champions Cup spot and a place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs, the only Welsh regions to make that stage of the tournament.
He believes the revamped coaching team will be key to maintaining that upward momentum.
“Brad is a young, ambitious coach who will bring a huge amount of energy and enthusiasm to the group as well as his experience at the top end of the game from his playing days,” said Peel.
“After coaching with the Ospreys Academy, age-grade teams and with Bridgend in the SRC, Brad is keen to take the next step into the professional game and we look forward to welcoming him to the group when we return to Parc y Scarlets next month.”
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Elsewhere within the Scarlets structure, changes are also happening in the academy.
Scott Sneddon remains at the helm of the development programme, assisted by Phil John, Tom Phillips, and Rhodri Jones.
Meanwhile, Emyr Phillips will expand his role to become Academy Pathway Manager – replacing outgoing Gareth Williams - while continuing as scrum coach with the senior team.
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