The Ospreys have named their team to take on Edinburgh at the Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday 29th January, K.O 5:15pm.
Stephen Myler returns to the starting lineup, partnering Captain Rhys Webb as the half backs. Mat Protheroe lines up as fullback with Keelan Giles and Luke Morgan on the wings. Keiran Williams and Michael Collins form the centre partnership.
Last week's try-scorer Harri Deaves makes his first start in the United Rugby Championship, with Will Griffiths and Ethan Roots forming the back-row. Sam Parry returns as hooker with Nicky Smith and Tom Botha packing down up front. Rhys Davies and Lloyd Ashley complete the starting pack.
Off the bench, Gareth Anscombe returns from Welsh camp with Reuben Morgan Williams and Tiaan Thomas Wheeler completing the backline cover. Elvis Taione, Rhodri Jones and Rhys Henry provide the front row cover with Morgan Morris and last week's debutant Huw Sutton completing the matchday 23.
15. Mat Protheroe
14. Keelan Giles
13. Michael Collins
12. Keiran Williams
11. Luke Morgan
10. Stephen Myler
9. Rhys Webb ©
1.Nicky Smith
2. Sam Parry
3. Tom Botha
4. Rhys Davies
5. Lloyd Ashley
6. Will Griffiths
7. Harri Deaves
8. Ethan Roots
16. Elvis Taione
17. Rhodri Jones
18. Rhys Henry
19. Huw Sutton
20. Morgan Morris
21. Reuben Morgan Williams
22. Gareth Anscombe
23. Tiaan Thomas Wheeler
Toby Booth, Ospreys Head coach, said:
“We are looking forward to challenging ourselves against the very best, as we always do, and the exciting thing is that we are back home and we have people coming in to watch the game.
“Having the fans back is massive, everybody likes watching live sport and players love performing in front of live audiences. In those difficult moments, a home crowd can make the difference.
“We need as much support as we can get to support our young players and to drive us over the line.”
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