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Fair to say it is a very different Scarlets line-up tonight from the one beaten 31-14 by Connacht back on March 13.

With the Six Nations over, captain Josh Macleod, Blair Murray, Tom Rogers, Ellis Mee, ad Ryan Elias all return to the starting XV while Joe Hawkins is named among the replacements.

To temper those returns though, fellow Wales internationals Sam Costelow, Eddie James and Taine Plumtree are unavailable with injuries. The Costelow blow means another start for the promising Carwyn Leggatt-Jones at outside-half.

Scarlets: Murray; Rogers, Page, Williams, Mee; Leggatt-Jones, A Hughes; Mathias, Elias, Holz, Lousi, Douglas, Taylor, Macleod (capt), Anderson. Replacements: Van der Merwe, Henry Thomas, Hawley, Price, Davis, Blacker, Hawkins, I Jones.

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From northeastern South Africa to west Wales, and a game just as important as what we have just seen but for very different reasons.

The two bottom sides in the URC go head-to-head with Zebre the visitors to the Parc.

The Italian side, who started the season with consecutive victories but not have tasted a league win since, are rock bottom but just four points off their hosts tonight.

The prospect of a top-eight finish is already all but gone for Nigel Davies's side, but if they are to salvage a frustrating season, then they simply have to deliver here.

Anything less, and the trip to Leinster next week will become a very daunting one. Davies is at least boosted by the return of some key players tonight and on that note, let's look at the team news.

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Here is how the top of the table looks after Bulls' win over Cardiff.

No need to go anywhere as we continue to bring you reaction from South Africa.

Coming up shortly it is Scarlets v Zebre (19:45 GMT) in a game the home side simply have to win. We will bring you all the build-up, team news, and then live coverage of that one at Parc Y Scarlets.

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A few contenders tonight but few can argue with the scrum-half getting the nod.

The South African international covered enough ground to compete with Greg James this week. His link-up play, decision making, and carrying with the ball was all on point too.

His try was the icing of the cake, and should yield a few replays after he was set-up by Kurt-Lee Arendse's lightning break.

Fraser Watson
BBC Sport Wales reporter

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It was an explosive start for Cardiff, but by full-time the early fire had long been doused.

Whether altitude was a factor only the players will know, but in truth it looked a tired, rusty performance and after defending solidly early on the pack were a clear second-best at the set-piece.

The Bulls were also able to prosper from loose kicks and a series of line-breaks, and the final score is a fair reflection.

There were positives, with Dan Thomas again outstanding and Ellis Bevan and Toby Faletau both producing positive cameos, but Corniel van Zyl will know his side somehow have to go up a notch in Durban next week.

Richie Rees
Former Cardiff and Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio Wales

Harry Millard looks like a broken man, he's been everywhere in this game.

Cardiff want to end this game with something, but they need territory first.

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One positive for Cardiff tonight is this has been a positive cameo from Mr. Faletau.

He crosses the gain-line with a powerful carry that set up a prolonged Cardiff attack - but it comes to nothing as Callum Sheedy's cross field chip bounces agonisingly into touch.

Has to be noted that the Loftus Versfeld Stadium holds just short of 52,000 spectators.

The attendance tonight hasn't been confirmed but put it this way, the audio is picking up on individual shouts in the crowd.

The South African sides have certainly added some different dimensions to this league - but fervent atmospheres and bumper crowds aren't among them. Not when sides travel from the UK and Ireland anyway,

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Richie Rees
Former Cardiff and Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio Wales

How frustrating!

What a turnover and line break through the middle by Winnett but he couldn't finish it.

The Bulls turn it back and go 70 metres the other end with a quick tap penalty.

One try in this half, unbelievable.

A breathtaking minute!

Brilliant work from Cam Winnett as he weaves his way into space and some great Cardiff link-up play ends with Toby Faletau being hauled down short.

But within seconds, the Bulls turnover the ball and nearly go the length of the field to score themselves, with Cheswill Jooste just unable to gather a chip ahead cleanly with the line at his mercy.

For Cardiff, that was a case of 40 metres forward, 90 metres back. There is no respite for the Blue and Blacks at the moment.

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Cardiff hanging on again as Stedman Gans dummies and cuts to within 15 metres of the line.

The centre carries again moments later but perceived crossing - and more importantly the referee's whistle - spares the visitors further damage.

Richie Rees
Former Cardiff and Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio Wales

That didn't take long.

The power from the Bulls engine room came from a solid scrum.

And it's allowed Hanekom to get that space from the base, and again the pass from Papier.

A long 22 minutes left for Cardiff.

Ellis Bevan is on fire when it comes to 50-22 kicks at least!

The scrum-half pulls off another one and surely, Cardiff have to score here if a four-try bonus point is to remain a possibility.

Ah, as I type, Marcell Coetzee takes it against the throw. Stick that one under 'commentator's curse'.

The Bulls are ringing the changes now as Willie le Roux comes on at outside-half.

Cardiff respond by sending on James Botham and for the first time since New Year's Day, Taulupe Faletau enters the fray.

Richie Rees
Former Cardiff and Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio Wales

It's a worrying sight for Cardiff when you look at the replacements the Bulls have to bring on.

Have to say, Dan Thomas is excelling in defeat for Cardiff tonight. The flanker is everywhere and again nabs a turnover from another Bulls attack.

For the home side, hooker Johan Grobbelaar has played the role of a ruck-wrecking machine, if such a title exists. He leaves the field and deserves to put his feet up.

Richie Rees
Former Cardiff and Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio Wales

The discipline needs to be better from Cardiff.

They're letting Handre Pollard make these kicks to push them back.

It looks like they're struggling with the altitude.