The Ospreys bloodline is alive and pumping under the watchful eye of a host of former players now in key coaching roles across all levels with the region this season.
Prop Duncan Jones, flanker Richie Pugh, prop Paul James, centre Andrew Bishop, wing Richard Fussell, flanker Rob McCusker and fly half James Hook are all helping to develop the next generation of Ospreys players.
All have given blood, sweat and tears for the jersey and are now part of the region’s coaching boot room and know what is needed to make the grade with the Ospreys.
Mike Ruddock, the Ospreys new Development Director, has already stated the importance of having players wearing the shirt who have an emotional connection to the region.