Chris Apoua: Scarlets sign former Moana Pasifika prop

Apoua is Scarlets’ latest new addition after the signings of fly-half Gareth Anscombe, prop Corey Domachowski, second rows Harvey Cuckson, Alex Groves and Tom Allen, hookers John McKee and George Roberts, full-back Isaac Murray-Macgregor and All Black Cullen Grace.

Marnus van der Merwe, Alec Hepburn, Tom Rogers, Jake Ball, Max Douglas and Jarrod Taylor are among this summer’s departures at the west Wales region.

“Chris gives us something we’ve been clear we need within the squad with power and physicality at tight-head,” said Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies.

“He brings experience from a different and demanding rugby environment we believe will benefit the wider group.”

Davies believes overseas signings like Apoua will benefit Scarlets.

“For us, selective recruitment from outside Wales has to have a clear rugby purpose and be balanced and purposeful and making the collective stronger,” said Apoua.

“Chris will contribute significantly to the environment around our Welsh players and we’re delighted to welcome him to Parc y Scarlets.”