Super-sub Phillips seals Scarlets victory

Trailing 12-8 to the Blues and with the officials having already called the last play in last night's previously postponed game at Beddau, the visitors decided to give it one last shot.

And having worked the ball from deep inside their own 22, they were rewarded with a try from replacement Steffan Phillips. Dale Ford converted to make sure of a 15-12 victory which consolidates the Scarlets' lead at the top of the ladder.

Earlier in the game, the Blues had taken a 12-3 lead courtesy of tries from Elliott Jones and Owen Williams plus a conversion from Diggy Bird.

Sam Parry's try a minute into the second half kept alive an outstanding contest and a penalty from Steven Shingler and Phillips' late converted try won the day.

Scarlets Under 18 manager Cerith Williams said; "It went right down to the last play, but fair play to the boys, they never let their heads drop. In the end they were rewarded for their efforts. It was a crucial victory for us."