Ospreys have named their team to face Cardiff Rugby at Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday, 1 January 2023 in the BKT United Rugby Championship, K.O 3pm.
Justin Tipuric takes the reins at captain as Gareth Thomas, Sam Parry and Tom Botha come in at the front row. Alun Wyn Jones comes off the bench back to the starting line-up.
The backline sees Keelan Giles come in at wing and Jack Walsh at full back. Dewi Lake joins the bench after his return from injury.
15. Jack Walsh
14. Alex Cuthbert
13. Michael Collins
12. Keiran Williams
11. Keelan Giles
10. Owen Williams
9. Rhys Webb
1. Gareth Thomas
2. Sam Parry
3. Tom Botha
4. Adam Beard
5. Alun Wyn Jones
6. Jac Morgan
7. Justin Tipuric ©
8. Ethan Roots
Replacements:
16. Dewi Lake
17. Nicky Smith
18. Tomas Francis
19. Rhys Davies
20. Morgan Morris
21. Reuben Morgan-Williams
22. Joe Hawkins
23. Cai Evans
Head Coach, Toby Booth said: “Cardiff improved massively from where they were, I’m sure they’re pleased with how they going. We know we’ve performed well against them in recent times, certainly since I’ve been here, but it’s going to be a tough ask.”