Tom Botha

Ospreys announce team to face Connacht

The Ospreys have named their squad to face Connacht in the EPCR Challenge Cup. The fixture will take place at the Brewery Field and is kicking off on Sunday December 7th at 15:15pm.

Sam Parry co captains the side with Jack Walsh.

Garyn Phillips starts for the Ospreys at loosehead, with Sam lining up at hooker and Tom Botha completing the front three, making his 150th appearance for the club.

Rhys Davies and Ryan Smith start in the second row. James Ratti lines up at six, Harri Deaves takes up the other flank and Ross Moriarty starts at eight.

Reuben Morgan-Williams starts at scrum half with Dan Edwards at 10. Phil Cokanasiga partners Evardi Boshoff in the centre.

In the back three, Jack Walsh starts at full back, with Iestyn Hopkins on one wing and Dan Kasende on the other. 

Starting XV:

  1. Garyn Phillips
  2. Sam Parry (cc)
  3. Tom Botha (150)
  4. Rhys Davies
  5. Ryan Smith
  6. James Ratti
  7. Harri Deaves
  8. Ross Moriarty

 

  1. Reuben Morgan-Williams
  2. Dan Edwards
  3. Iestyn Hopkins
  4. Phil Cokanasiga
  5. Evardi Boshoff
  6. Dan Kasende
  7. Jack Walsh (cc)

Replacements:

  1. Lewis Lloyd
  2. Gareth Thomas
  3. Rhys Henry
  4. Huw Sutton
  5. Gwilym Evans
  6. Luke Davies
  7. Max Nagy
  8. Keelan Giles

After reaching the EPCR Challenge Cup knockout rounds for the last two years running, the boys know what it takes and are ready to fight for it. Get your tickets now 👇

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