Scarlets v Stormers Tips

Scarlets have quietly improved in structure and resilience, keeping matches tighter than the scorelines often suggest. Their defensive spacing and line speed have frustrated stronger opponents, especially late in games. With renewed confidence and sharp kicking discipline, they appear well-positioned to stay competitive throughout and cover a modest handicap spread against the Stormers’ surges.

The Stormers' forward pack??'even without all their Springboks??'will be too powerful for the injury-hit Scarlets front five. The visitors' free-running backline, led by the return of key players, is highly likely to secure a bonus-point win, covering the one-score handicap.