After last weekend’s return to rugby at the Liberty Stadium, the Ospreys now look ahead to Sunday’s derby against Cardiff Blues for round 15 of the Guinness PRO14 at Rodney Parade, K.O 5pm.
The two sides have met each other 33 times, with the Ospreys winning 23 and Cardiff Blues 9 and one resulting in a draw.
Referee: Adam Jones (WRU)
Assistant Referees: Nigel Owens and Dan Jones (both WRU)
TMO: Sean Brickell (WRU)
Citing Commissioner: Kayleigh Simmonds (WRU)
Live on eir Sport 2, Premier Sports 1, DAZN, pro14.tv
Deferred: Sunday, 21:00 S4C.
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Did you know?
• Rodney Parade will become the fourth different ‘home’ venue for Cardiff Blues after Cardiff Arms Park, Principality Stadium and Cardiff City Stadium.
• Cardiff Blues have won just once in the last five rounds of Guinness PRO14: 34-24 against Benetton Rugby at Cardiff Arms Park on 23 February.
• Blues have been victorious on their last four visits to Newport in the Championship, beating Dragons on each occasion.
• Cardiff Blues beat Ospreys 19-16 at Liberty Stadium in round 8 and have only once before achieved a season’s double over their westerly neighbours, in 2005/06.
Ospreys in the Guinness PRO14
Most Tackles
Olly Cracknell – 183 tackles made – 1st place
Most Carries
Olly Cracknell – 128 – joint 3rd place
Most Turnovers won
Sam Parry – 11 turnovers – joint 4th place
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