Scarlets have added World Cup-winning All Blacks prop Ben Franks to the coaching ticket at Parc Y Scarlets - the BBC are reporting.
Wales midfielder Hadleigh Parkes was last month linked to a move to the Japanese Top League that would bring an end to his Test career after 29 caps.
The Welsh region had a season to forget last term under soon-to-be Wales boss Wayne Pivac, but they are optimistic they are recruiting well for next season.
Dragons have signed prop Rhys Fawcett on a short-term loan deal from Scarlets.
Former Wales and British and Irish Lion could be in line to make a comeback, having retired at the end of last season, as he has been named in the Scarlets squad travelling to South Africa.
