Scarlets sign Wales fly-half Anscombe from BayonneImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Gareth Anscombe made his Wales debut in 2015ByChris KirwanBBC Sport WalesPublished38 minutes agoFly-half Gareth Anscombe has returned to Wales after signing for Scarlets for the 2026-27 season.The 35-year-old former Cardiff and Ospreys player has joined the Llanelli side after spending the last campaign in France with Bayonne.Scarlets have brought in Anscombe, who can also play full-back, to provide competition for Wales playmaker Sam Costelow.”He’s coming here hungry to compete,” reported director of rugby Nigel Davies about the 42-times capped Anscombe.”He’s joining Scarlets to challenge for the jersey and because he believes he can make a real contribution to this team – and that’s exactly the type of mentality we want within our environment.”Scarlets have not revealed the length of Anscombe’s deal but he will provide an experienced option after the region’s struggles at 10 when Costelow was injured.Wales centre Joe Hawkins had to deputise at fly-half – starting there 11 times last season – and Wales Under-20s international Carwyn Leggatt-Jones featured alongside his studies at Llandovery College.
