Fly-half Gareth Anscombe’s debut with the Scarlets has been delayed due to a registration issue, according to reports. The 35-year-old had been named to start the pre-season game against Exeter Chiefs but was pulled from the match shortly before kick-off. The Scarlets have confirmed that Anscombe was not injured and that the issue is related to his registration. The club is hopeful that the necessary paperwork will be resolved quickly, with Anscombe potentially making his debut in the team’s next pre-season game against the Dragons at Parc y Scarlets on 11 September, if he is cleared in time. Anscombe was present at Sandy Park for the Scarlets' 36-15 victory over Exeter and assisted the team with their warm-up. He has also participated in pre-season training and is reported to be fit and ready to play. The Scarlets have not assigned blame for the registration issue, emphasizing that the matter is being handled with urgency. Anscombe returned to Wales this summer after spending the previous season playing for Bayonne in France’s Top 14 league. The former Cardiff and Ospreys player has joined the Scarlets to add competition for Wales fly-half Sam Costelow. His arrival comes at a time when the region has faced challenges in the fly-half position, particularly when Costelow has been injured. Anscombe’s experience is expected to provide depth and stability to the team’s number 10 position. The Scarlets have two remaining pre-season fixtures, with the upcoming game against the Dragons being the first. The team will then face Saracens the following Friday. Their official United Rugby Championship campaign will begin on Saturday, 26 September, when Cardiff visits Parc y Scarlets.