The Scarets are heavily in debt and it was thought they might move to the Liberty Stadium (20,000) to gain maximum return from a hugely attractive fixture. However even thoiugh they had until Febuary 12th to nominate a venue, they have acted swiftly in naming Stradey Park as the place where they will play the title holders.

Llanelli Scarlets went through their Pool Five unbeaten, the only club besides Biarritz to do so. The French club however had Borders and Parma to contend with, Llanelli were up against Toulouse Ulster and London Irish.