The Scarlets have marked their return to action after lockdown with bonus-point wins over Cardiff Blues and the Dragons to complete their Guinness PRO14 campaign, but they were nudged out of a semi-final spot by Munster Rugby.

However, Owens, who celebrated his 250th appearance for Scarlets with a 41-20 win at Newport at the weekend, pointed out on the region’s website: “Two wins from two, 10 points - that is all you can ask for.

“The boys have tuned up in really good shape. We have had two good results, but we also have plenty to work on.”

The Welsh international revealed that having the quarter-final at Stade Félix Mayol to look forward to has been a big bonus for his side.

“It has been a strange period, but it has been difficult for everyone and you have to adapt,” he added. “It has definitely helped us having that European knockout game ahead of us; it put a little bit more on the league games.

“If you look across the regions, the English and French clubs, a lot of boys will have benefited from this break, which they are unlikely to have again. It has given players a chance to recharge and for me personally, it came at the right moment.

“As for the squad, I think we have nailed the off-season we have had and can look forward to Toulon now.”

Scarlets captain Ken Owens believes the Welsh region are “in really good shape” for their European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-final at RC Toulon on September 19.