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Scarlets great Regan King is set to leave the west Wales region at the end of this season.

According to the South Wales Evening Post , the 35-year-old Kiwi centre is to move on following his second spell with the team.

King has been one of the outstanding overseas recruits during the regional era, lighting up Welsh rugby with his creativity and all-round class.

He first joined the Scarlets in 2005 from Stade Francais and spent six successful years with them when he was at his peak, playing a key role in their progress to the Heineken Cup semi-finals in 2007.

Had he not won a solitary cap for the All Blacks - against Wales in 2002 - he would doubtless have become a regular fixture in the Welsh squad after serving a residency period, such was his brilliance.

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King headed to France for a three-season stint with Clermont Auvergne in 2011, but rejoined the Scarlets in 2014 and has continued to show glimpses of his wonderful footballing ability.

He has made 182 appearances for the region in total, crossing for 35 tries, and has been a huge fans’ favourite.

Stalwart prop Phil John is also bowing out the end of the season after 17 years and 330 matches with the Scarlets.

The 34-year-old played his final home game in Saturday’s 46-10 defeat by Glasgow, while former coach Gareth Jenkins is stepping down from his full-time role as head of development and recruitment.