Scarlets have released summer signing Chris Apoua after the forward ruptured an Achilles in training.
The 34-year-old tight-head prop signed for the Llanelli-based club in August from Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.
But the veteran, who has played provincial rugby in New Zealand with Northland and Southland, suffered a serious injury soon after linking up with Nigel Davies' squad and will miss the entire 2026-27 season.
"The club can confirm that Chris will be returning to New Zealand and we wish him well with his recovery," read a Scarlets statement.
Director of rugby Davies will now ***** s the market in a bid to add to his front-row options for the upcoming United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign.
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The 34-year-old tight-head prop signed for the Llanelli-based club in August from Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.
But the veteran, who has played provincial rugby in New Zealand with Northland and Southland, suffered a serious injury soon after linking up with Nigel Davies' squad and will miss the entire 2026-27 season.
"The club can confirm that Chris will be returning to New Zealand and we wish him well with his recovery," read a Scarlets statement.
Director of rugby Davies will now ***** s the market in a bid to add to his front-row options for the upcoming United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign.
#club
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