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Quote MessageThe Ospreys are again denied five metres from the Scarlets' try line. They have created a lot but they have not had the composure to get over the line.
Garin Jenkins, BBC Radio Wales
Summary
Scarlets v Ospreys (15:00 BST) - BBC Radio Wales & BBC Radio Cymru
Dragons v Blues (17:15 BST) - BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, BBC Radio Wales & BBC Radio Cymru
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Scarlets 7-0 Ospreys
Johnny McNicholl's try came slightly against the run of play as the Ospreys were looking to get on top. The boot of Sam Davies has put the visitors in promising positions but so far they have been unable to get any points on the board.
TRY - Scarlets 7-0 Ospreyspublished at 16 mins
Johnny McNicholl
Johnny McNicholl has scored the first try of derby day as the Scarlets take the lead. Former Ospreys centre Kieron Fonotia got over the gain line before passing inside to McNicholl who broke a tackle to go over for the game's first try. Leigh Halfpenny successfully converts.
Image source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyScruffy start to derby daypublished at 9 mins
Both teams struggling to get a real foothold in the early stages at Parc y Scarlets. Ospreys perhaps just edging possession and territory at this early stage.
Kick-offpublished at 0 mins
Scarlets v Ospreys
The smoke has cleared and Nigel Owens gets us under way at Parc y Scarlets
The wait is almost over!published at 14:58 BST 6 October 2018
The players have gone in and Parc y Scarlets is buzzing.
Captain fantastics!published at 14:57 BST 6 October 2018
Scarlets v Ospreys (15:00 BST)
Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones returns for the Ospreys (under the captaincy of Justin Tipuric), while Ken Owens is back to lead the Scarlets.
Both players were rested last weekend.
Image source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyClarke eager for derby 'boiling point'published at 14:54 BST 6 October 2018
Scarlets v Ospreys (15:00 BST)
Ospreys head coach Allen Clarke says there's an air of excitement ahead of today's derby game
10 minute warningpublished at 14:51 BST 6 October 2018
Scarlets v Ospreys (15:00 BST)
Last chance to finish what you're doing before derby day gets under way!
Scarlets v Ospreys kicks off at Parc y Scarlets in 10 minutes. The fans are ready, are you?
Image source, BBC SportScarlets v Ospreys head to headpublished at 14:49 BST 6 October 2018
Image source, BBC SportCurrent standingspublished at 14:47 BST 6 October 2018
Scarlets v Ospreys (15:00 BST)
Both Scarlets and Ospreys are second in their respective conferences after five rounds of games, however Allen Clarke's side have one more win to their name.
Image source, BBC SportPivac 'loves these games'published at 14:44 BST 6 October 2018
Scarlets v Ospreys (15:00 BST)
Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac loves a derby.
"It brings the best out of the players," he said.
"National selection is just around the corner and everybody wants to win.
"Ospreys are much improved on last year... we totally respect them."
Image source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyThe man with the whistlepublished at 14:40 BST 6 October 2018
Scarlets v Ospreys (15:00 BST)
Here's today's officials:
Referee: Nigel Owens (WRU)
Assistant referees: Adam Jones, Simon Rees (WRU)
TMO: Tim Hayes (WRU)
Image source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyTeam newspublished at 14:34 BST 6 October 2018
Scarlets v Ospreys (15:00 BST)
Wales centre Jonathan Davies misses out on today's derby against Ospreys after returning to action last weekend.
Ospreys are missing full-back Dan Evans (hamstring) and flanker Dan Lydiate (shoulder) after the pair were injured in training.
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones returns after being rested for the 22-8 win in Zebre.
Image source, BBC Sport
Image source, BBC SportScrum V Podcastpublished at 14:30 BST 6 October 2018
Listen to Martyn Williams and Steffan Garrero's preview of today's derbies matches
In the latest Scrum V podcast, Martyn Williams and Steffan Garrero take a look at today's Pro14 derby matches.
Jonathan Davies' return for the Scarlets last week and Willis Halaholo's international intentions are also discussed on this week's episode.
Media caption, Martyn Williams and Steffan Garrero on the Pro14 derbies.
Get involvedpublished at 14:25 BST 6 October 2018
#bbcrugby
Fancy yourself as a rugby pundit? Think you know who will win both of today's Pro14 derbies?
Get in touch using #bbcrugby to have your say.
Image source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyThe wait is over... derby day is here!published at 14:19 BST 6 October 2018
Scarlets v Ospreys & Dragons v Cardiff Blues
Wales' four regions face off for the first time this season when Scarlets host Ospreys and Cardiff Blues travel to face Dragons
Follow our live page for all the pre-match build up and commentary of all the action.
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