Just as we thought?

The Scarlets have named a relatively young and inexperienced team to face Wasps as injury hits 11 players. Ceiron Thomas and Darren Daniel make their first starts for a long time whilst young half back pairing Liam Davies and Rhys Priestland take the stage yet again.

The pack includes a little more experience as Simon Easterby captains from openside flanker.

I'm afraid this game could get a little ugly if the weakened team is a reflection of the Scarlets aiming to name a stronger team to clinch a win against Clermont. Hopefully we'll see a few youngsters put in a good show to give the Scarlet faithful a glimmer of hope for this season.

Wasps will be searching for a bonus point victory and judging by the limited resources available to the Scarlets, you wouldn't bet against them achieving that.

Anyway, it's time to try and be a bit more positive. Rhys Priestland has given a good account of himself in the last few games and this is the stage every player should relish, maybe this is the game he makes everyone sit up and take notice.

The team also includes a surprise element, with speedster Darren Daniel an unknown quantity to many and the experience of Mark Jones who scored a fantastic try in the reverse fixture at Stradey Park.

If the forwards put on a courageous and spirited effort, the Scarlets could come away happier than many expect.

Wasps: tbc

Scarlets: Ceiron Thomas; Darren Daniel, Matthew Watkins, Gavin Evans, Mark Jones; Rhys Priestland, Liam Davies; Iestyn Thomas, James Hayter, Deacon Manu, Adam Eustace, Scott Macleod, Dafydd Jones, Simon Easterby (capt), Nathan Thomas.
Replacements: Daniel George, Bruce Douglas, Dominic Day, James Bater, Gavin Cattle, Jonathan Davies, Garan Evans, Phil John, Daniel Evans.

Wasps: Mark Van Gisbergen, Paul Sackey, Fraser Waters, Riki Flutey, Dominic Waldouck, Danny Cipriani, Eoin Reddan, Tim Payne, Raphael Ibanez, Phil Vickery, Simon Shaw, George Skivington, James Haskell, Tom Rees, Lawrence Dallaglio (capt).
Replacements: Joe Ward, Tom French, Tom Palmer, John Hart, Mark McMillan, Rob Hoadley, Joe Worsley.

Referee: Christophe Berdos (France)