 In his first season, he remarkably started in all 30 of the Scarlets' league and cup matches.In July 2009 Lyons became vice-captain of the Scarlets for the 2009–10 Magners League season.He had previously captained the side in two matches at the end of the 2008–09 season However, due to an injury to regular skipper Mark Jones, he led the side for most of the season and eventually took over the captain's armband for the 2010–11 Magners League season.