Steffan Thomas: Ospreys sign loose-head prop from Scarlets
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Steffan Thomas has played 51 times for Scarlets and is also a former Wales Under-20s prop
Prop Steffan Thomas will leave Scarlets at the end of the season to join Ospreys.
Thomas, 26, will join his cousin and fellow loose-head Gareth Thomas at Ospreys, with Garyn Phillips also battling for the number one jersey.
His signing will fill the void left by Wales prop Nicky Smith who joins Leicester at the end of the season.
Another Scarlets loose-head will also leave, with Wales prop Wyn Jones moving on from Llanelli.
"It's great to be joining the Ospreys next season," said Thomas.
"I know a few of the boys down there, including Gareth, and they've all spoken about the positive atmosphere at the club.
"They've got quality, experienced internationals in their set-up, but there are also some promising youngsters coming through which bodes well for the future."
Ospreys head coach Toby Booth added: "Steffan has shown a strong competitive edge with a want to fulfil his potential.
"We have a strong emphasis on scrum and lineout and (assistant coach) Duncan Jones will be looking forward to developing him in these areas."