Scarlets back in-form Page to earn Wales Test call
Macs Page made his Scarlets debut in 2024
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Macs Page has been tipped for a Wales call-up by Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies after an impressive start to the season.
The 21-year-old will aim to help the Llanelli side secure a first win of the United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign against Benetton on Saturday (17:30 BST).
Page scored twice in the defeat by Dragons last weekend with Davies believing his performance will have put him on Wales head coach Steve Tandy's radar.
"He's somebody that really excites me. He's probably the first name on the team sheet," said the director of rugby.
Page broke through with five tries in 20 appearances during the 2024-25 season and toured Japan with Wales in 2025 without winning a cap.
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Page admits that he suffered from a difficult second campaign at professional level.
"After that season, I was on a high and then I dipped in confidence," he said. "I was trying to be a player I wasn't."
The wing, who broke through as an outside centre, believes he has profited from playing to his strengths by taking on defenders with ball in hand.
His first try against Dragons came from inside his own half, with the former Swansea City academy footballer showing his pace and composure to regather a chip ahead to cross.
Davies believes Page's impact is not limited to his attacking ability.
"He's a true pro," he said. "He's probably got the highest turnovers of any of our players."
Macs Page scored twice in the 38-26 defeat at Dragons which included a stunning solo effort from inside his own half.
The Crymych RFC product has worked on his defensive techniques, looking to slow opposition ball and create turnovers from the wing.
It is that combination of attacking threat and defensive work which Davies believes could give Page a chance with Wales.
"Steve will definitely be considering him," said the Scarlets boss. "Someone who sticks a hand up like Macs has got to come into consideration. He'll be part of the debate."
Page, however, is refusing to look too far ahead despite talk of the Nations Championship ahead of Tandy's squad announcement on 20 October.
"It is something every Welsh boy dreams of, but I'm just trying to play well for the Scarlets and keep my head down."
