Scarlets back-row Carwyn Tuipulotu has joined English giants Saracens on a short-term loan.

The 23-year-old has linked up with the Gallagher Premiership side this week ahead of their clash with Exeter Chiefs.

Saracens are currently short on back-rowers. Ben Earl and Tom Willis are with England on their training camp in Girona ahead of the Six Nations, while Andy Onyeama-Christie and Toby Knight out injured.

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Knight picked up a knock against Castres and is awaiting further consultation, while Scotland international Onyeama-Christie was forced to undergo ankle surgery earlier in the season.

Minutes have been limited for Tuipulotu this season in Llanelli, featuring on the bench just three times for Dwayne Peel's side.

That is in stark contrast to last season, where he started the majority of matches for the Scarlets following Sione Kalamafoni's departure - racking up over 700 minutes of action.

Tuipulotu has long been tipped for a bright future in the Welsh game, with Warren Gatland having discussed the uncapped No. 8 prior to naming his World Cup training squad in 2023.

However, he's still yet to feature in a senior Wales squad.