Stephen Jones knows Parc y Scarlets better than most. This weekend, the Welsh rugby legend returns wearing Newcastle Red Bulls colors.

Jones, a former Scarlets Rugby star and Wales international, returns to Llanelli as part of Newcastle's coaching staff Saturday, Oct. 17, for the clubs' EPCR Challenge Cup opener. Scarlets counters with seven changes to its starting lineup, while 21-year-old winger Macs Page prepares for his 50th club appearance.

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Scarlets enters after a dramatic 27-26 comeback victory over Benetton, with Gareth Davies and Fletcher Anderson promoted to the starting XV. Newcastle, meanwhile, hands competitive debuts to Brandon Jackson and Francisco Moreno, with Sam Graham captaining the visitors.

Here are the confirmed lineups, kickoff details and how to watch.

Scarlets vs. Newcastle Kickoff Time

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026

• Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET

• Venue: Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, Wales

• Competition: EPCR Challenge Cup, Round 1

• Pool: 2

How To Watch Scarlets vs. Newcastle

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Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 17. Fans can watch live or on demand with a FloRugby subscription.

Scarlets Starting Lineup vs. Newcastle Red Bulls

1. Kemsley Mathias

2. John McKee

3. Harri O'Connor

4. Harvey Cuckson

5. Alex Groves

6. Sam Lousi

7. Josh Macleod

8. Fletcher Anderson

9. Gareth Davies

10. Sam Costelow

11. Macs Page

12. Johnny Williams

13. Joe Roberts

14. Ellis Mee

15. Blair Murray

Scarlets Replacements

16. Ryan Elias

17. Sam O'Connor

18. Gabe Hawley

19. Taine Plumtree

20. Dan Davis

21. Dane Blacker

22. Joe Hawkins

23. Eddie James

Newcastle Red Bulls Starting Lineup vs. Scarlets

1. Tom West

2. Ollie Fletcher

3. Francisco Moreno

4. Finn Baker

5. Franco Molina

6. Allan Ferrie

7. Ollie Leatherbarrow

8. Sam Graham (c)

9. James Elliott

10. Jake Dalziel

11. Brandon Jackson

12. Cammy Hutchison

13. Chris Harris

14. Obi Ene

15. Josh Hodge

Newcastle Replacements

16. Samson Adejimi

17. Adam Brocklebank

18. Murray McCallum

19. Oscar Usher

20. Max Hicks

21. Simon Benitez Cruz

22. Brett Connon

23. Oli Spencer

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