Ospreys have named their squad to face the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Round 3 of the BKT URC. The game will take place at the Twickenham Stoop and is kicking off on Friday 3rd November at 19:35pm.
Garyn Phillips starts at loosehead, with Ethan Lewis lining up at hooker and Tom Botha completing the front three.
Rhys Davies partners with James Fender in the second row. In the back row, Harri Deaves gets his first start of the season with James Ratti taking up the other flanker spot. Morgan Morris captains the side and starts at eight.
Reuben Morgan-Williams lines up at scrum half, with Owen Williams starting at 10. Owen Watkin partners with Keiran Williams in the centre.
In the back three, Jack Walsh starts at full back, with Toby Fricker making his first start for the Ospreys, and Luke Morgan on the other wing.
Starting XV:
15. Jack Walsh
14. Luke Morgan
13. Keiran Williams
12. Owen Watkin
11. Toby Fricker
10. Owen Williams
9. Reuben Morgan-Williams
1. Garyn Phillips
2. Ethan Lewis
3. Tom Botha
4. Rhys Davies
5. James Fender
6. James Ratti
7. Harri Deaves
8. Morgan Morris ©
Replacements:
16. Lewis Lloyd
17. Rhys Henry
18. Ben Warren
19. Lewis Jones
20. Morgan Morse
21. Luke Davies
22. Max Nagy
23. Luke Scully
Head Coach, Toby Booth, said:
“The Sharks are a different looking team to what they have been in recent seasons. They’re prepared to attack a lot more, from different areas of the pitch, whilst still bringing that physicality you expect from a South African side.
“They’ve had a tough start to their season, having to travel away to Munster and Leinster, but we’re under no illusions that they’ll be looking to bounce back in this one. We’re looking forward to what is set to be a big fixture in London.”
