Scarlets secure first league win outside of Wales in over two years after Wales scrum-half's try double

The Scarlets won outside of Wales for the first time in over two years with a 32-18 win over Zebre in Parma.

A brace of tries from Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies, as well as further scores from Ryan Elias and Tomi Lewis, ensured the Scarlets won for just the fourth time this season.

Victory for Dwayne Peel's side ensured they would not finish bottom of the United Rugby Championship this season.

It also marked the first time the Scarlets won in the league on foreign ground since March 2022 - when they also beat Zebre in Parma.

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It was the URC's basement side who opened the scoring, with Giovanni Licata forcing his way over after just three minutes.

The Scarlets responded well, with Wales hooker Elias powering over after a period of sustained pressure for the away side.

They then forged ahead, with Davies crossing for the first of his two tries after neat handling from Taine Plumtree and Ryan Conbeer out wide - even if the former's offload appeared to be forward.

The boot of Giovanni Montemauri moved the home side back in front, before Davies crossed for his 50th league try with a trademark interception on the half-hour mark to hand the Scarlets a half-time lead.

Winger Lewis crossed for the bonus point score shortly after the restart, only for Muhamed Hasa to get one try back for the home side.

However, a handful of penalties from Wales fly-half Sam Costelow ensured that Zebre - who also lost replacement Thomas Dominguez to a yellow card late on - wouldn't be able to pull a second victory of the season out of the hat as the Scarlets closed out a much-needed victory.