'Difficult decisions have to be made': Jarrod Taylor leaves Scarlets

Jarrod Taylor has left the Scarlets after two-and-a-half years at the club.

The South African flanker joined the club midway through the 2024/25 season from Western Province, and went on to make 44 appearances for the United Rugby Championship outfit.

The 25-year-old’s next destination has not been confirmed, but Scarlets interim director of rugby Nigel Davies suggested the region made the “difficult” decision to let him go at the end of his contract as they strive to “utilise the resources”.

“Jarrod has been a pleasure to work with from the day I arrived,” he said. “He is an outstanding professional who prepares well, trains hard and consistently puts the team first.

“Sometimes in professional rugby difficult decisions have to be made around squad balance and how you utilise the resources and overseas positions available to you. Unfortunately, that has been the case here.

“Jarrod has made a genuine contribution to our rugby environment and has always represented the Scarlets in the right way.

“He is the type of player every coach enjoys working with. He asks questions, wants to improve, cares deeply about the team and gives everything he has every day.”

“On behalf of everyone at the Scarlets, we’d like to thank Jarrod for everything he has given to the club and wish him and his family every success for the future.”

Taylor added: “I’m very grateful for my time at Scarlets and I’ll always look back on my two and a half years at the club with fond memories. Thank you to everyone who made me feel welcome and good luck to the boys for the future.”