Dwayne Peel: Scarlets head coach confident of club backing despite record loss

In contrast, at Munster last weekend, Cardiff maintained their remarkable run of picking up a losing bonus point in all but one of their league defeats, while Dragons came close to progressing in Europe this season.

Scarlets have confirmed they are to make four new senior appointments to “drive future success and sustainability” at the club.

Peel has had sole responsibility for rugby matters since taking overall charge when Glenn Delaney left Scarlets in May 2021.

The region say a rugby performance director will be appointed to bring a “strong and refreshed vision and performance culture”.

Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby and fellow former Scarlets head coaches Phil Davies and Nigel Davies, as well as ex-Cardiff boss Dai Young, are among the early names linked with the post.

Scarlets have also offered the role of head of development to Gareth Williams, who was removed as defence coach in February.

Jon Daniels has been appointed managing director and Phillip Morgan will become chief financial officer.

Scarlets executive chairman Simon Muderack said: “These senior leadership appointments will help us meet the challenges we face now and in the future both on and off the field.”