Scarlets aim to extend their winning run in the capital when they take on United Rugby Championship play-off hopefuls Cardiff at the Arms Park.

Cardiff braced for three festive derbies against Scarlets, Dragons and Ospreys that could shape their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes.

Alejandro Garnacho scored twice as Chelsea reached the semifinals of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 victory at Cardiff City. Substitutes Garnacho and Pedro Neto struck second-half goals as Chelsea unleashed the power of their bench against their Welsh hosts.

Cardiff and Scarlets are hopeful of retaining their top players after Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake opted to swap Ospreys for Gloucester.

Chelsea’s substitutes have made the difference as wingers Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto scored second-half goals to secure a 3-1 win at third-tier Cardiff City and a place in the English League Cup semifinals.

The Italian was speaking after Chelsea booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-final with a 3-1 win over Cardiff City in Wales.

Live radio and text commentary of the Challenge Cup clash between Cardiff and Ulster at the Cardiff Arms Park.

Yet even with the lead, Chelsea still allowed Cardiff to get back in the game, conceding an equaliser in the 75th minute. Had it not been for Pedro Neto’s late winner, the Blues were looking at a shock scoreline once the final whistle sounded.