Scarlets sign 19st New Zealander as boss insists overseas signings help Welsh talent

The Scarlets have moved to strengthen their pack12:00, 12 Aug 2026The Scarlets have announced the signing of experienced tighthead prop Chris Apoua from Moana Pasifika.‌Apoua has also played for Northland and Southland at provincial level in New Zealand while he has a reputation as a strong scrummager and mobile tighthead.‌Weighing 119kg, with 85 senior rugby appearances in New Zealand across provincial NPC and Super Rugby, Apoua anchored a solid platform for his club last season, helping them maintain an 89.5% own scrum success rate and with an individual tackle efficiency of 86.5%.‌JOIN OUR WALES RUGBY FACEBOOK PAGE Latest news, analysis and much more“Chris gives us something we've been very clear we need within the squad with power and physicality at tight-head," said Scarlets director