As the Welsh region go in search of a first win in Pool B, Peel insisted that the return of fans to Parc y Scarlets will be a huge boost for his players.

Speaking to the club’s website about the benefits of a home crowd, he said: “It’s massive, we haven’t played in front of a home crowd since Benetton [Rugby] on October 22.

“I just hope the crowd turn up and support the boys because I am sure they have missed it as much as we have missed them here and the sense of occasion around that.

“It is a local derby in terms of an Anglo-Welsh clash. It will be great to have a good atmosphere here and I know the boys are relishing that as well.”

Peel is anticipating an expansive game against Bristol, given his own side’s ability with ball in hand and the attacking rugby that is synonymous with their opponents.

“It can be tense as a coach when it is like that, when the ball is flying anywhere,” he admitted. “They have a style they want to play and we are that type of team as well who want to play with ambition and we have some creativity.

“It will be an exciting game I am sure and one we are looking forward to.”

Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel is excited for his side to play in front of their own supporters once again when they welcome Bristol Bears in the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday.