Priestland converted the resulting penalty, before a searing break by Mark Jones saw King dive over, Gavin Evans providing a crucial link to see the Scarlets lead 10-6 with the conversion.

BBC: Scarlets 16-29 Munster

Nigel Bond was undone by Welshman Ryan Day, and Mark King impressed with a 4-1 win over Bristol's Andrew Norman.

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The in-form Selby also faces a tricky opener as he meets fellow Englishman Mark King, who ended Jimmy White's hopes of making the tournament with a 10-3 victory on Monday.

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