Scarlets and Dragons in Welsh wooden spoon decider

Tom Rogers scored a hat-trick for Wales against New Zealand in November [Huw Evans Picture Agency] Scarlets and Dragons battle to avoid being Wales' lowest-ranked side in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday evening. While other clubs go into the final round chasing home advantage or play-off berths, a Welsh wooden spoon is to be avoided in Llanelli (17:15 BST). The 14th-placed Scarlets and 15th-placed Dragons are level on points, with Nigel Davies' side having the edge on win count.

The home side include six players named in Wales' summer squad on Monday while all five of Dragons' contingent are involved, including Leicester-bound number eight Aaron Wainwright on his farewell performance. Former Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies is on the Scarlets' bench fresh from signing a new contract. The ecstasy and agony of Wales selection week Edwards vows to enjoy life at number 10 Interim director of rugby Nigel Davies was head coach on the only occasion that Scarlets finished bottom of the Welsh pile in 2010.

They are at risk of a repeat after a series of tight defeats, the latest by Ospreys in Bridgend courtesy of Jac Morgan's try in the 75th minute. That derby defeat came after Cardiff and Bulls both won in the closing stages in Llanelli. "I keep on saying to the players, we are producing a lot of good stuff and if we keep on putting that type of performance together for 80 minutes then the results will come and they will get the reward they deserve," said Davies.

"This game is about a bit of pride and also we are so close to getting on the right side of results. It is about getting payback for all the hard work they are putting in. "To get a result would be good for us, our supporters and there will be players moving on after this game.