Scarlets have introduced the signing of Scotland worldwide second row Alex Craig for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

The 26-year-old, initially from Dumfries, is making the transfer from English Premiership group Gloucester, the place he progressed by way of the Academy ranks.

After a formidable marketing campaign with Hartpury RFC, Craig secured a everlasting cope with Gloucester in 2019 and went on to make 49 appearances for the membership. His standout performances earned him a call-up to characterize Scotland within the 2021 Six Nations, the place he made appearances off the bench within the victories over Italy and France underneath the steerage of coach Gregor Townsend.

Craig has also represented Scotland in the U20s Six Nations and Junior World Championships. The addition of Alex Craig adds depth and talent to the Scarlets’ roster, and the club is excited to have him on board for the upcoming season.

“Alex is a young, athletic lock, who will add international quality to our pack of forwards,” said Scarlets Head Coach Dwayne Peel. “I’m looking forward to seeing him play and it’s been great to welcome him to Parc y Scarlets for our first day back.”

Craig said: “This is a fresh start playing in an exciting competition that is the URC. Scarlets are a big club with a proud fan base and play a real exciting brand of rugby. I’m looking forward to getting started.”

Craig becomes the fifth confirmed addition to the Scarlets ranks for the 2023-24 season. Wales international Ioan Lloyd has signed from Bristol Bears; wing Tomi Lewis is returning to Parc y Scarlets following a successful season with Jersey Reds in the English Championship, while Loughborough University title winners Teddy Leatherbarrow and Charlie Titcombe have also linked up with the squad.