The Scarlets have 14 players away on international duty and have endured a turbulent start to their PRO14 season, winning just one of their first four fixtures.
And former Gloucester and Leicester No.8 Kalamafoni insists they must be more clinical if they are to beat Zebre today at Parc y Scarlets.
“We lose a lot of quality players to international rugby,” the Tonga international said. “It happened when I was in the English Premiership and I think it’s a good time for the younger boys to put their hands up.
“It’s a good thing for them. They’ve been waiting for their chances and this is their moment to prove themselves to the coaches.
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