The Ospreys have named their squad to face the Section Paloise in the EPCR Challenge Cup. The fixture will take place at the Stade du Hameau and is kicking off on Saturday 18th January at 1pm UK time.
Jac Morgan is set to captain the side.
Steffan Thomas starts for the Ospreys at loosehead, with Lewis Lloyd lining up at hooker and Tom Botha completing the front three.
Will Spencer partners with James Fender at lock. James Ratti lines up at six, Jac Morgan takes up the other flank and Morgan Morse starts at eight.
Kieran Hardy starts at scrum half with Dan Edwards at 10. Owen Williams partners Evardi Boshoff in the centre.
In the back three, Iestyn Hopkins starts at full back, with Ryan Conbeer on one wing and Dan Kasende on the other.
Starting XV:
15. Iestyn Hopkins
14. Dan Kasende
13. Evardi Boshoff
12. Owen Williams
11. Ryan Conbeer
10. Dan Edwards
9. Kieran Hardy
1. Steffan Thomas
2. Lewis Lloyd
3. Tom Botha
4. Will Spencer
5. James Fender
6. James Ratti
7. Jac Morgan (c)
8. Morgan Morse
Replacements:
16. Ethan Lewis
17. Garyn Phillips
18. Ben Warren
19. Lewis Jones
20. Tristan Davies
21. Luke Davies
22.Tom Florence
23. Jack Walsh
First Team Coach, Richard Kelly, said: “It’s never easy going to France. If you look at Pau’s results when they’ve played at home, they’ve had some good wins.
We know it’s going to be a tough test but it’s what everyone is in this game for, these opportunities to test yourself in this type of fixtures. The group are excited by the challenge that lies ahead this weekend.”
Next up at home: Benetton Rugby visit for URC action under the Friday Night Lights.
