The Ospreys have named their team to take on Dragons RFC at Rodney Parade on Sunday 23rd October for round 6 of the BKT United Rugby Championship, K.O 3pm.
Rhys Webb Captains the side in our second Welsh derby of the 22/23 season. He partners Jack Walsh as the half back pairing. Max Nagy and George North line-up on the wings with Luke Morgan coming into the starting lineup. Owen Watkin and Michael Collins form the centre partnership.
Gareth Thomas returns up front packing down alongside Dewi Lake and Tomas Francis. Adam Beard and Alun Wyn Jones form the second row partnership with Ethan Roots, Jac Morgan and Morgan Morris in the back-row.
Scott Baldwin, Nicky Smith and Tom Botha provide the front row cover off the bench with Rhys Davies, Dan Lydiate and Justin Tipuric completing the pack. Reuben Morgan Williams and Joe Hawkins complete the matchday 23.
15. Max Nagy
14. George North
13. Owen Watkin
12. Michael Collins
11. Luke Morgan
10. Jack Walsh
9. Rhys Webb ©
1.Gareth Thomas
2. Dewi Lake
3. Tomas Francis
4. Adam Beard
5. Alun Wyn Jones
6. Ethan Roots
7. Jac Morgan
8. Morgan Morris
16. Scott Baldwin
17. Nicky Smith
18. Tom Botha
19. Rhys Davies
20. Dan Lydiate
21. Justin Tipuric
22. Reuben Morgan Williams
23. Joe Hawkins
The following players were unavailable due to injury:
Alex Cuthbert, Dan Evans, Will Griffiths, Sam Cross, Bradley Davies, Will Hickey, Harri Morgan, Sam Moore, Mat Protheroe, Garyn Phillips, Gareth Anscombe, Keelan Giles and Stephen Myler.