A-Levels and assists for Scarlets' Leggatt-Jones
Carwyn Leggatt-Jones made his first Scarlets start in January against Benetton [Huw Evans Picture Agency] Carwyn Leggatt-Jones has five try assists in his first four starts for the Scarlets. He also has A-Levels to sit. The 18-year-old fly-half remains a student at Llandovery College but is already directing a professional side in the United Rugby Championship - combining exam preparation with elite rugby commitments.
Scarlets have had to turn to Leggatt-Jones amid injuries and international call-ups, with regular fly-half Sam Costelow sidelined after suffering ankle damage on Wales duty against Scotland. That has accelerated the teenager's exposure to senior rugby. "It's been a tough period for him," said Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies.
"The opportunity to play at URC level has come probably a little bit earlier than he would have wanted, with his exams in particular. "But nevertheless the opportunity's come. And I think he's been great.
" Despite limited time training with the squad beforehand, Leggatt-Jones has shown composure and authority in the role. "He plays older than he actually is," said Scarlets centre and Wales international Joe Roberts. "He plays with a lot of confidence, which is key really for a 10.
"And to be fair, I've enjoyed playing outside of him. He is exciting, isn't he? And he can spark something up.