Llanelli Scarlets have named a strong side for Saturday's Heineken Cup semi-final against Tigers at the Walkers Stadium (kick-off 3pm).

The Scarlets, who are the only unbeaten side remaining in this year's competition, field a side packed with internationals for Llanelli's third European semi-final.

Former Leeds supremo Phil Davies names a backline including Lions half-backs Dwayne Peel and Stephen Jones with fellow Lion Dafydd James looking to add to his tally of 28 Heineken Cup trys from the right wing.

All Black international Regan King is joined by promising young Welsh squad member Gavin Evans in the centres, while Welsh internationals Mark Jones and Barry Davies link up with James in an impressive-looking back three.

The Scarlets posess similar strength in the pack, with captain Simon Easterby forming a powerful and balanced back row alongside Alix Popham and Gavin Thomas.

Vernon Cooper and in the in-form Scott MacLeod are the chosen second row partnership, with Welsh caps Matthew Rees and Iestyn Thomas packing down with Deacon Manu in the front row.

Llanelli Scarlets

15 Barry Davies
14 Dafydd James
13 Regan King
12 Gavin Evans
11 Mark Jones
10 Stephen Jones
9 Dwyane Peel

1 Iestyn Thomas
2 Matthew Rhys
3 Deacon Mnau
4 Vernon Cooper
5 Scott MacLeod
6 Simon Easterby
7 Gavin Thomas
8 Alix Popham

Replacements

16 Ken Owens
17 John Dvies
18 Inoke Afeaki
19 Nathan Thomas
20 Liam Davies
21 Cieron Thomas
22 Matthew Watkins