Scarlets’ preparations for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 final against Leinster continue to be affected by the physical toll exacted on Wayne Pivac’s side by their semi-final win over Glasgow Warriors. He led the side in the semi-final and final last year in the absence of Ken Owens, and did a great job. “It was not a nice pitch to play on,” McNicholl said of the Glasgow surface. "That surface can be good in terms of footwork, but as soon as you hit the deck it can hurt your joints. Meanwhile Glasgow Warriors are “entirely happy” with their pitch at Scotstoun.

Source: Irish Examiner May 22, 2018 22:52 UTC