When Davies was replaced in the 67th minute, he left to a thunderous ovation from the Stade Marcel-Michelin faithful who have not always taken him to their hearts. In his first season, he only captured his best form at the end of season run-in when he ruptured his ACL in the process of scoring a try against Montpellier. The temptation would have been to fast-track his return, but Davies, who has agreed a return back to the Scarlets, was determined to go at his own pace.