Scarlets v Sharks Live: Kick-off time, team news and score updates

The Scarlets welcome a Springbok-laden Sharks side to Llanelli this evening.

Dwayne Peel's side are still harbouring hopes of winning the Welsh Shield and securing Champions Cup rugby for next season. However, after wins for Cardiff and Ospreys this weekend, victory over a Sharks side containing the likes of Lukhayno Am, Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth is now a must.

The west Walians are boosted by a first start for Wales centre Johnny Williams since October, while Gareth Davies, Ryan Conbeer and Javan Sebastian all return.

Kick-off is at 5pm and you can follow all the action below.

Scarlets: Tom Rogers; Steff Evans, Joe Roberts, Johnny Williams, Ryan Conbeer; Sam Costelow, Gareth Davies; Kemsley Mathias, Shaun Evans, Javan Sebastian, Vaea Fifita, Sam Lousi, Josh Macleod (capt), Dan Davis, Sione Kalamafoni.

Replacements: Taylor Davies, Steff Thomas, Sam Wainwright, Morgan Jones, Aaron Shingler, Kieran Hardy, Dan Jones, Ioan Nicholas.

Sharks: Boeta Chamberlain; Werner Kok, Lukhanyo Am, Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Makazole Mapimpi; Curwin Bosch, Jaden Hendrikse; Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi, Thomas du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Emile van Heerden, Siya Kolisi, Vincent Tshituka, Phepsi Buthelezi.

Replacements: Kerron van Vuurren, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Carlu Sadie, Gerbrandt Grobler, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Grant Williams, Ben Tapuai, Thaakir Abrahams