Scarlets marked their return to Europe’s top competition with a single-point loss to Bristol Bears who, like Saints, are also flying high in the league.
A trip to French giants Bordeaux-Begles followed and, despite being outclassed, Scarlets gave a decent account against the reigning champions, who feature superstars such as Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
Pau sent a second-string side to Parc y Scarlets, but showed why they are currently second in the Top 14 in a clinical seven-try display.
Reflecting on the campaign, Peel added: “We’ve played three quality fixtures in this competition and it shows we can compete.
“Maybe a bounce of a ball might go our way one day or we might get a TMO decision that goes our way and that will change a bit of momentum, but until then, we work hard and keep moving forward.
“Saints are a really good attacking side and we conceded 40 odd points… so that’s going to be a big challenge for us to keep them at bay.
“For us it’s about taking our chances and opportunities when we get them. We can’t leave points out there when it comes to next week because it’s going to be vitally important.”
