The Ospreys travel to London to take on defending champions Saracens on Saturday afternoon, and we welcome back five of our Welsh internationals into the mix.

Owen Watkin returns in the centre, alongside young Kieran Williams who impressed off the bench against Munster last weekend. An unchanged backline sees Cai Evans wear the fullback jersey with Hanno Dirksen and Tom Williams on each wing. A new half-back partnership of Aled Davies and James Hook complete the starting backs. Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler, Shaun Venter and Luke Price provide the cover off the bench.

Up front, Nicky Smith packs down with Scott Otten and Ma’afu Fia, with Bradley Davies and returning Adam Beard partnering in the second row. In the back row, Olly Cracknell is handed the skipper role with Marvin Orie named as flanker and young Morgan Morris at number 8. Ifan Phillips, Gareth Thomas and Tom Botha are named as replacements, with Lloyd Ashley and Sam Cross completing the Ospreys line-up.

Starting XV

15. Cai Evans

14. Hanno Dirksen

13. Owen Watkin

12. Kieran Williams

11. Tom Williams

10. James Hook

9. Aled Davies



1.Nicky Smith

2.Scott Otten

3. Ma’afu Fia

4.Adam Beard

5. Bradley Davies

6. Marvin Orie

7.Olly Cracknell ©

8. Morgan Morris



Replacements

16. Ifan Phillips

17. Gareth Thomas

18. Tom Botha

19. Lloyd Ashley

20. Sam Cross

21.Shaun Venter

22. Luke Price

23. Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler



The following players were unavailable for selection:

Alun Wyn Jones, George North and Justin Tipuric.



The following players were unavailable for selection due to injury:

Gareth Anscombe

Harri Morgan

Cory Allen

Dan Evans

James King

Rhys Henry

Ben Glynn

Luke Morgan

Keelan Giles

Sam Parry

Gareth Evans

Dan Lydiate



Forthcoming Fixtures:

Saturday 30th November – 7:35pm – Ospreys v Cheetahs, The Gnoll.

Saturday 7th December – 5:30pm – Ospreys v Racing 92, The Liberty Stadium.

Friday 13th December – 8:45pm (Local time) Racing 92 v Ospreys, Paris La Défense Arena.

Saturday 21st December – 7:35pm – Ospreys v Cardiff Blues, The Liberty Stadium.

Neath is in the heartland of Ospreylia and the Gnoll is steeped in rugby history. That history, along with the culture and ethos bred over 140 years of Neath RFC, is in the Ospreys’ DNA. Following a successful outing to the Morganstone Brewery Field last season, we’re proud to be bringing regional rugby back to into the community.

We’re encouraging our season members to claim their tickets now to ensure they get a seat at the Gnoll for what will be, without doubt, a thrilling encounter. There are no additional costs to claim these tickets, and don’t forget, season members can purchase additional tickets with 10% off (20% off for plus members!).

Seated tickets are now on general sale too, so if you’re not a season member, you can get your hands on them for just £10 each for adults, and £5 for under 16s (please note there is also £1.55 booking fee per ticket).

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Hospitality packages are also available for this fixture. Sponsored by Peter Lynn and Partners, take advantage of this special event for just £40 per person (plus VAT). Enjoy an evening of entertainment by the legendary Kev Johns MBE, great food, and of course, match day tickets to the game itself. Treat yourself to a real VIP experience at the Liberty Stadium at our other home games too, with our Black Fridays offers.

Book onto one of our Hospitality packages here!

Need to wrap up warm for the game? Don’t forget to take advantage of our special Black Fridays offers at the Club Shop. This week, nab yourself a free beanie with any orders over £40.