{
  "id": 6127318,
  "title": "Scarlets hope to play Anscombe after paperwork issue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/scarlets-hope-to-play-anscombe-after-paperwork-issue",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T10:57:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/scarlets-hope-play-anscombe-paperwork-105744343.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gareth Anscombe, a former Wales fly-half, is poised to make his debut for Scarlets against the Dragons on Friday, according to recent reports. His return comes after a registration issue prevented him from playing in a pre-season match against Exeter Chiefs last weekend. The 35-year-old Welsh international had been set to start in the pre-season game at Sandy Park but was withdrawn shortly before kickoff. Scarlets have confirmed Anscombe was not injured and that the problem is linked to his registration. The club is optimistic the paperwork will be resolved promptly, with Anscombe expected to play against the Dragons at Parc y Scarlets on September 11, provided he is cleared in time. Anscombe, who joined Scarlets from French Top 14 side Bayonne this summer, has trained during the pre-season and is described as fit and ready to play by the club. They do not wish to assign blame for the registration issue. Anscombe's return adds competition for Scarlets' Wales fly-half, Sam Costello, who had been sidelined with an injury last season. The Dragons face Scarlets in their first of two remaining pre-season fixtures, while the Llanelli-based team is set to host Saracens the following Friday. Their United Rugby Championship campaign commences on September 26 when Cardiff visit Parc y Scarlets.",
  "summary": "Scarlets hope Gareth Anscombe can debut against Dragons on Friday after a registration issue prevented him from playing against Exeter Chiefs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}