That was certainly the case at the Scarlets last season with the West Walians’ enthralling brand of rugby winning many admirers.
But it wasn’t just the backs getting in on the action, with Wayne Pivac’s pack just as adept at all the pretty stuff as those behind the scrum.
“Every forward is comfortable on the ball and it is a big part of how we play,” said Scarlets and Wales loose-head prop Rob Evans.
“When it’s on to go out wide we can switch the ball from the forwards to the backs and use the ball well.
“I think the skill levels of the forwards is credit to Stephen Jones. We focus a lot in training on our basic skills and I think we have developed well as a team.”
With Pivac’s side currently occupying the role of defending Guinness PRO12 champions, the Scarlets can expect sides to view a fixture against the Llanelli-based region as a chance to claim a famous scalp.
But 17-times capped Wales international Evans is confident his side can meet that challenge head on.
“Obviously sides will be trying to beat us, but we will be trying to beat them as well,” said the Haverfordwest product.
“We will be looking at every week as it comes and the different challenges we’ll face.
“It’s about taking one step at a time and that’s the way we are going to do it.”
Evans is not just known for his strong scrummaging and explosive ball carrying, but also his partnership with Wales international tight-head prop Samson Lee.
The pair have formed a formidable pairing at both regional and international level, with Evans delighted to have seen his old friend reach 100 appearances for the Scarlets in the win over Edinburgh.
“I’ve played with Samson since Under-16’s level and he’s done brilliantly,” said Evans.
“It’s special for him to play 100 games for the Scarlets and he’s another important player for us. He’s one of the men that’s changed the perception of the Scarlets pack.
“It definitely helps playing with Samson for the Scarlets and for Wales. I always know what Samson is trying to do and the stuff he’s saying.
“We have heated discussions sometimes, but we always manage to get through it and it seems to be working really well.”
