Scarlets Secure Promising Australian Lock Max Douglas for 2024-25 Season
In a significant move, Scarlets have announced the signing of Australian lock Max Douglas from Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles. The 24-year-old, who stands at an impressive 6ft 7in and weighs 112kg, brings a wealth of experience from his time playing in both Super Rugby and Japan’s top division.
Douglas, who previously represented the Waratahs in Super Rugby and the Manly club in Sydney, expressed his excitement about the opportunity to join the Scarlets, stating, >”I’m looking to bring over some of the experiences and learnings I’ve gained from my time in Australia and Japan to hopefully add to what is a strong playing group.”
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel highlighted the team’s enthusiasm about securing Douglas’ services, saying, >”Max is a young, athletic second row who has experience in Super Rugby and more recently in Japan’s top division. He is comfortable with the ball in hand, which suits how we are looking to play, and is excited about coming on board and being part of the Scarlets journey over the coming years.”
This signing is part of Scarlets’ broader recruitment efforts for the 2024-25 campaign, which have also seen the addition of Exeter prop Alec Hepburn, Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe, and Nottingham full-back Ellis Mee.
In addition to these new arrivals, Scarlets have also managed to retain several key players, including Tonga second row Sam Lousi, Wales internationals Tom Rogers and Harri O’Connor, and back-rowers Dan Davis and Ben Williams, who have all signed new contracts with the region.
However, Scarlets will also be bidding farewell to several notable names, including Ken Owens, Jonathan Davies, Scott Williams, Dan Jones, Samson Lee, Wyn Jones, Kieran Hardy, Ryan Conbeer, Steff Thomas, Iwan Shenton, Eduan Swart, and Joe Jones, while Johnny McNicholl has already rejoined Super Rugby’s Crusaders.
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