Benetton Treviso become the first Italian side to participate in the Magners League, whilst Stadio Monigo takes its place as the 33rd different venue to stage a Magners League game.

Treviso have won just one of their last four games against Welsh teams in all competitions, whilst their most recent victory at Stadio Mongio against a side from Wales was 31-3 over Cross Keys in the 2000/01 European Shield.

Scarlets only win in their last six Magners League encounters was 58-10 at home to Connacht on 25 April. The Welshmen have not won outside Wales in the Magners League since a trip to Connacht on 9 January 2009.