DAVIES APOLOGISES FOR ATTACK ON DRAGONS
WALES scrum-half Gareth Davies has issued an apology to the Dragons for his scathing post-match comments on Judgement Day.
The Scarlets half-back was highly critical of the Gwent side when he spoke to the media in the immediate aftermath of a one-sided 33-8 Principality Stadium victory, accusing the Dragons of “bringing us down to their level, which is very average”.
“The Dragons are not up to much are they? Like I said, they brought us down to their standard of rugby, which is very frustrating for us,” Davies added.
But it’s now been revealed Davies has sent a message to Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman to apologise for what he said.
Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac explained: “I would like to clarify that.
“Gareth was one of a number of players who were pretty frustrated after the game, probably because I may have put a bit pressure on them, which I did intentionally, just to challenge them about going for five points.
“You saw from the outset how we took kicks to the corner, so that was pre-meditated, we were always going to do that.
“The build-up of the scrum issue was also a big frustration for most people.
“I have had a chat with Gareth and he formally apologised to Bernard Jackman on Sunday in writing.
“Bernard has replied to him and understands, so they have had a good conversation about what was said in the media and I don’t think you will see a repeat of that.
“I am very pleased that Gareth has taken the stance that he has in terms of straight away, waking up the next morning, understanding what he had done and putting it right the best he could.”