Bradley Davies: Scarlets add ex-Wales lock to coaching team

Former Wales lock and captain Bradley Davies has joined Scarlets’ coaching set up for the 2025-26 campaign.

The 38-year-old former Ospreys, Wasps and Cardiff forward will “focus on the contact area” as part of Dwayne Peel’s backroom staff.

Peel said: “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.”

Davies moves from his assistant coaching role at Super Rygbi Cymru side Bridgend, which he combined with working in Ospreys’ academy.

“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,” said Davies.

“I’m excited to get going, working with the boys and ripping into pre-season.”

Meanwhile former Scarlets defence coach Gareth Williams has left his position in charge of their academy.

Scarlets removed Williams from his defence coach role in February, 2024 and he went on to become academy pathway manager.

Another of Peel’s assistants, Emyr Phillips, has succeeded Williams a head of their academy.