The Ospreys have named their squad to face Cardiff Rugby in Round 9 of the BKT URC. The game will take place at the Dunraven Brewery Field and is kicking off on Monday the 1st of January at 3pm.
Adam Beard will captain the side for the third game in succession.
Gareth Thomas starts at loosehead, with Sam Parry lining up at hooker and Tom Botha completing the front three.
James Fender partners with Adam Beard at lock. James Ratti lines up at six, with Harri Deaves on the other flank and Morgan Morse starting at eight.
Luke Davies gets the start at scrum half, with Owen Williams partnering at 10. Owen Watkin starts with George North in the centres.
In the back three, Jack Walsh starts at full back, with Keelan Giles on one wing and Iestyn Hopkins on the other
Owen Watkin is set to make his 100th appearance for the Ospreys.
Starting XV:
15. Jack Walsh
14. Iestyn Hopkins
13. George North
12. Owen Watkin (100th cap)
11. Keelan Giles
10. Owen Williams
9. Luke Davies
1. Gareth Thomas
2. Sam Parry
3. Tom Botha
4. James Fender
5. Adam Beard ©
6. James Ratti
7. Harri Deaves
8. Morgan Morse
Replacements:
16. Dewi Lake
17. Garyn Phillips
18. Rhys Henry
19. Lewis Jones
20. Tristan Davies
21. Cameron Jones
22. Dan Edwards
23. Luke Morgan
Head Coach, Toby Booth, said:
“Cardiff are playing very well at the moment. They’ve put in some top performances in recent weeks.
“We need to be very sharp, especially from a defensive standpoint. They pose an attacking threat and they’re going to kick the ball a lot so it’s important we maintain things on our terms.”
