The Scarlets suffered a devastating defeat against the Bulls in a record-breaking nine-try rout in the United Rugby Championship. The Bulls dominated the match, scoring a total of 63 points, while the Scarlets managed to score 21 points. Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel admitted that his team was completely overwhelmed by the Bulls’ performance. Despite the loss, there were some standout performances from individual Scarlets players, including Taine Plumtree who scored two tries on his debut. However, the Bulls’ relentless attack proved too much for the Scarlets, who struggled to keep up with the pace and intensity of the game. This defeat marks the highest score ever conceded by the Scarlets and serves as a harsh lesson for the team as they begin their season. The Scarlets will now face the Stormers in Cape Town next weekend, hoping to bounce back from this crushing defeat.