Ospreys have named their squad to face the Scarlets in Round 8 of the BKT URC. The game will take place at the Parc y Scarlets and is kicking off on Tuesday 26th December at 17:15pm.
Adam Beard is set to captain the side.
Gareth Thomas starts at loosehead, with Dewi Lake lining up at hooker and Tom Botha completing the front three.
James Fender partners with Adam Beard at lock. Rhys Davies lines up at six, with Harri Deaves on the other flank and Morgan Morris starting at eight.
Reuben Morgan-Williams lines up at scrum half, with Owen Williams starting 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 Mat Protheroe on the other.
Starting XV:
15. Jack Walsh
14. Mat Protheroe
13. George North
12. Owen Watkin
11. Keelan Giles
10. Owen Williams
9. Reuben Morgan-Williams
1. Gareth Thomas
2. Dewi Lake
3. Tom Botha
4. James Fender
5. Adam Beard ©
6. Rhys Davies
7. Harri Deaves
8. Morgan Morris
Replacements:
16. Sam Parry
17. Garyn Phillips
18. Ben Warren
19. Morgan Morse
20. Tristan Davies
21. Luke Davies
22. Dan Edwards
23. Luke Morgan
Head Coach, Toby Booth, said:
“The West Wales Derby is always a hotly contested fixture, it’s the game that means the most to the fans and players of both sides. As a result, we’re expecting a hostile welcome.
“It’s important we go there with the right mindset, as they’ll be looking to bounce back after their defeat to Black Lion last time out.”
