The Scarlets are set for another huge boost as they look to sign electric Cheetahs full-back Clayton Blommetjies.

It is understood Blommetjies has chosen to join the Champions Cup semi-finalists ahead of Aviva Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs.

The 27-year-old was also wanted by Wasps and Newcastle, but has plumped for a move to Wales.

The Scarlets are seeking to dot the 'i's' and cross the 't's' but are ready to land their man.

Inside the Scarlets' dressing room after La Rochelle victory

News of the capture of Blommetjies comes hot on the heels of the stunning Euro triumph against French aces La Rochelle. The Scarlets next meet either Leinster or Saracens in the semi-finals.

However, boss Wayne Pivac is not resting on his laurels and is keen to bolster his squad with extra quality.

Blommetjies has been in fine form for the Cheetahs this season, putting in a man-of-the-match performance in his team’s Guinness PRO14 victory over the Dragons last weekend.

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The intention of Scarlets head coach Pivac is to build a strong side which can compete in the PRO14 during the international window when he loses large numbers of players.

The Scarlets were hit hard by Welsh call-ups in the Six Nations, providing 12 players to Warren Gatland’s squad during a crucial moment of the season.

Blommetjies will become the fourth non-Welsh qualified player to join the West Wales region ahead of the 2018-19 campaign.

Hurricanes back-five forward Blade Thomson, Samoan centre Kieron Fonotia and Springboks No 8 Uziar Cassiem have already been confirmed as new signings.

It is unclear whether the imminent arrival of former South African age grade international Blommetjies will impact on the Scarlets’ hopes of also landing Wales and Lions ace George North from Northampton.

Pivac has previously stated his intention to bring North back to Llanelli, but it appears the Ospreys and Cardiff Blues are leading the race for the signature of the Wales wing.

Blommetjies will nonetheless join a Scarlets back three group which already boasts the likes of Leigh Halfpenny, Tom Prydie, Johnny McNicholl and Steff Evans for next season.

Although a full-back, Blommetjies can also play wing and started his career with the Blue Bulls in 2009 where he made a total of 65 appearances in the Vodacom Cup and Currie Cup.

He then joined the Free State Cheetahs in 2014 and has represented South African Schools, as well as his country at Under-20 and Sevens level.