Gareth Anscombe discusses supporting role with Scarlets for new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Gareth Anscombe is set to join Scarlets for the upcoming United Rugby Championship season, taking on a supporting role. The 35-year-old fly-half aims to mentor younger teammates, including Sam Costelow and Carwyn Leggatt-Jones. Anscombe expressed his desire to contribute following limited playtime in France and hopes to remain injury-free. His first outing for Scarlets came in a pre-season loss against Dragons. The URC season opener is against Cardiff on September 26.
- •Anscombe joins Scarlets after leaving Bayonne this summer.
- •He aims to mentor younger players while maintaining a competitive edge.
- •His first match with Scarlets was a pre-season defeat to Dragons.
- •The Scarlets' season starts with a derby against Cardiff on September 26.
- •Anscombe emphasizes the importance of consistency for young players in international rugby.
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Anscombe happy to play Scarlets supporting role
"Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe is still hungry for action despite signing up for a supporting role with Scarlets in United Rugby Championship.
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