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All eyes on Goosen in Pro14 Qualifier

Springbok Johan Goosen will be starting at No.10 with Niel Marais moving to centre. 

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Clinton Swart will be providing cover on the bench. 

Clayton Bommetjies has been named at fullback, but his inclusion is subject to a late fitness test. 

Swart's participation is also subject to a late fitness test.

Meanwhile, Scarlets welcome the return of wing Tom Prydie for the clash.

Prydie makes a return to action after injuring his ankle in the Pro14 clash against Leinster in February and will be an added boost for the region as they look to secure a victory in the Championship qualifier.

The rest of the backline remain unchanged from the one that faced Dragons at the Principality last weekend.

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The all-Wales front row of Rob Evans, captain Ken Owens and Samson Lee lead a strong pack that sees Lewis Rawlins and Steve Cummins line up in the second row with John Barclay making a return to the No.8 berth alongside Tadhg Beirne and James Davies.

Loosehead prop Wyn Jones also makes a return from injury and is named on the replacements bench for Saturday's clash.

Teams:

Scarlets: 15 Leigh Halfpenny, 14 Tom Prydie, 13 Scott Williams, 12 Hadleigh Parkes, 11 Steffan Evans, 10 Rhys Patchell, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 John Barclay, 7 James Davies, 6 Tadhg Beirne, 5 Steven Cummins, 4 Lewis Rawlins, 3 Samson Lee, 2 Ken Owens (captain), 1 Rob Evans.

Replacements: 16 Elias Ryan, 17 Wyn Jones, 18 Werner Kruger, 19 Aaron Shingler, 20 Will Boyde, 21 Jonathan Evans, 22 Daniel Jones, 23 Steffan Hughes.

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Cheetahs: 15 Clayton Bommetjies, 14 William Small-Smith, 13 Francois Venter (captain), 12 Niel Marais, 11 Sibahle Maxwane, 10 Johan Goosen, 9 Tian Meyer, 8 Uzair Cassiem, 7 Teboho Mohoje, 6 Paul Schoeman, 5 Renier Bernardo, 4 Carl Wegner, 3 Johan Coetzee, 2 Torsten van Jaarsveld, 1 Retshegofaditswe Nche.

Replacements: 16 Jacques du Toit, 17 Charles Marais, 18 Tom Botha, 19 Daniel Hugo, 20 Henco Venter, 21 Mthokozisi Mkhabela, 22 Clinton Swart, 23 Lloyd Greeff.

Date: Saturday, May 5

Venue: Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli

Kick-off: 18.35 (19.35 SA time; 17.35 GMT)

Referee: George Clancy 

Assistant Referees: Frank Murphy, Mike Adamson

TMO: Olly Hodges

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