Japan-based Max Douglas becomes Scarlets' fourth 2024/25 signing
Scarlets have made forward Max Douglas, an Australian who has spent the last two years in Japan, their fourth new signing ahead of the 2024/25 season. The rebuilding Dwayne Peel had already confirmed the signings of prop Alec Hepburn, hooker Marnus van der Merwe, and full-back Ellis Mee.
A statement read: “Scarlets are delighted to secure the signature of highly-rated Australian forward Max Douglas. The 24-year-old has just completed his second season with the Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan.
“Before his move to the Japanese top division, the 6ft 7in Douglas, who has played in the second row and back row, featured for the Waratahs in Super Rugby and the Manly club in Sydney. He will link up with the Scarlets in the summer.
“Douglas is the Scarlets’ fourth signing to be announced ahead of the 2024/25 campaign with Exeter Chiefs prop Alec Hepburn, Toyota Cheetahs hooker Marnus van der Merwe, and Nottingham full-back Ellis Mee on their way to West Wales.
“Tongan second row Sam Lousi, Wales internationals Tom Rogers and Harri O’Connor, and back-rowers Dan Davis and Ben Williams have also signed new contracts with the club.”
Scarlets head coach Peel said: “Max is a young, athletic second row who has experience in Super Rugby and more recently in Japan’s top division. He is comfortable with the ball hand, which suits how we are looking to play, and is excited about coming on board and being part of the Scarlets' journey over the coming years.
“Max is another strong addition to our forward pack following the signings of Marnus van der Merwe and Alec Hepburn and we are looking forward to welcoming him here to Parc y Scarlets this summer.”
Douglas added: “I’m really excited to be joining the Scarlets. This is a club with a strong history and I’m excited at the challenge of trying to contribute to that.
“I’m looking to bring over some of the experiences and learning I have gained from my time in Australia and Japan to hopefully add to what is a really strong playing group. I can’t wait to meet all the players and staff and get into our work."
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Yes for sure, thanks for sharing. I fully understand that both parties are better off, no one needs to lose, neither competition suffers, in fact both can be better as a result.
Too many true rugby fans (and analysts) don't understand that.
I wouldn't imagine there is a date aye. It was a long decline rugby in SA and Australia was going through, and was so bad it even effected NZ, caused them to argue to can a couple of teams. The nation of SA probably grew into it? I know I watch more of the NH now specifically because of the SR teams playing there. I actually had to mention to Nick Bishop (because of his stubborn perspective) the other day that I've never been a fan of Super Rugby, I don't think they chose the right way to go about professionalism back in 1995. Unfortunately, NZR was stuck between a rock and a hard place, because it had SA's and Australians that ran their unions by States, so we had to separate into "two or three" teams as a result. Our game is in the kak now because of it, they want to kill off the lifeblood of our National Provincial Championship. But now we might see a way out of it, so it's all good.
Go to commentsOh, so the Boks going back to half way means they definitely scored?
Don’t make me laugh…..
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