The Llanelli side are traditionally Welsh rugby's European flag-bearers having reached three Heineken Cup semi-finals and four European quarter-finals.

BBC: Scarlets' Wales hopefuls warned

The Scarlets are traditionally Welsh club rugby's European flag-bearers starring in three Heineken Cup semi-finals and four quarter-finals - and Davies concedes that not making the Heineken Cup would be damaging to the club.

BBC: Scarlets coach Nigel Davies fears players could leave

David Cameron decided to stay out of the rugby conflict but did confirm the Welsh flag will be flying above 10 Downing Street on Friday.

BBC: Welsh Questions: St David's Day comes early

"Being in rugby league heartland, it's important we have successful clubs flying the flag for union there, " Dallaglio told BBC Radio Leeds.

BBC: Leeds success crucial - Dallaglio