Steff Evans, one of the leading try-scorers in URC history, will be saying his farewell to the Scarlets at the end of the season.
The 30-year-old Wales international wing made his debut for the club against Zebre in November 2014 – as a full-back – and has gone on to play 11 successive seasons for the Scarlets, making 190 appearances.
A devastating attacking threat, Steff has scored 74 tries in a Scarlets jersey and is currently the joint highest Welsh try-scorer in URC history, level with team-mate Gareth Davies on 54 in fifth on the all-time list.
His stunning performances out wide epitomised the Scarlets free-running Guinness PRO12 title win in 2016-17 with Steff scoring a memorable try in the victory over Munster in the final in Dublin, swapping passes with Jonathan Davies to finish off a razor-sharp counter attack.
Steff’s form that season earned a first Wales cap on the 2017 summer tour against Tonga and he played 13 times in all for his country.
This season, he has battled back from a serious Achilles injury, making his comeback in the win over Edinburgh in January.
Reflecting on his time in the Scarlets jersey, Steff said: “There have been some incredible memories, obviously winning that final in Dublin, the rugby we played that season leading up to that final was on a different level. Reaching semi-finals in Europe was also right up there.
“But also making so many great friends over the years. I have been fortunate to have played alongside some amazing players and also tested myself against some of the best players in the world. I remember going to Connacht early in my career and playing against Mils Muliaina, an All Blacks legend.
“That side we had that year we won the league, Johnny McNicholl gave me a lot of opportunities and helped me develop my game; you had Foxy, Scott, Gar, unbelievable players for Scarlets and Wales; Tadhg Beirne, look where he is now, and so many more.”
As for his favourite game at Parc y Scarlets, he added: “A lot of games have stood out, the La Rochelle quarter-final, the big derbies, but the one for me is when we put Ospreys to the sword here in the last game before the semi-final play-off against Leinster in 2017 – a big crowd here and a big win as well.
“Every game here was a joy to play in, but that one was special.”
Paying tribute to Steff’s contribution to the Scarlets, head coach Dwayne Peel said: “Steff has been a big part of this club for a long time, a local boy who came through the age-grade pathway here to become a great Scarlet. His current ranking as one of the leading try-scorers in the history of the league says it all.
“He has delivered a string of memorable moments in a Scarlets jersey, some incredible tries that our supporters will cherish, especially during the season when we went on to win the title in Dublin.
“He has been a great clubman, a popular member of our squad and someone who has set standards for the young players coming through.
“There aren’t many players who have played close to 200 games for this club in the professional era and I am sure our supporters will all show their appreciation after the game on Saturday.
“We all wish Steff and his family the very best with whatever comes next.”
Steff, along with the other players leaving the club, will receive a special presentation on the pitch following Saturday’s game against Leinster.