Carwyn Tuipulotu has been handed the opportunity to prove he is the long-term successor to the influential Sione Kalamafoni in the Scarlets No. 8 jersey.
Explosive No. 8 Kalamafoni has been a revelation for the Scarlets since joining from Leicester Tigers three years ago, and will likely go down as one of Welsh rugby's finest overseas signings.
But an injury sustained during their epic Challenge Cup victory over Clermont Auvergne last Friday has likely put an end to his Scarlets career given he will depart Llanelli at the end of the season to join ProD2 outfit Vannes.