Ospreys team to play Cardiff Blues

The Ospreys team to play Cardiff Blues at Principality Stadium on Saturday 28th April 2018, 5.35pm KO is as follows:

15 Dan Evans

14 Jeff Hassler

13 Kieron Fonotia

12 Owen Watkin

11 Hanno Dirksen

10 Dan Biggar

9 Tom Habberfield

 

1 Nicky Smith

2 Scott Otten

3 Dmitri Arhip

4 Bradley Davies

5 Alun Wyn Jones (Capt)

6 Sam Cross

7 Justin Tipuric

8 James King

 

REPLACEMENTS 

16 Ifan Phillips

17 Rhodri Jones

18 Maafu Fia

19 Adam Beard

20 Giorgi Nemsadze

21 Reuben Morgan-Williams

22 Sam Davies

23 Ashley Beck

 

The following players are unavailable for selection due to injury

Cory Allen Pectoral

Scott Baldwin - Foot

Dan Baker Knee

Josh Cole Knee

Olly Cracknell - Shoulder

Keelan Giles Knee

Hugh Gustafson - Achilles

Dafydd Howells - Shoulder

Paul James Shoulder

Ben John HIA

Will Jones Ankle

Dan Lydiate Bicep

Rob McCusker Calf

Brian Mujati Shoulder

Sam Parry - Chest

Rory Thornton Shoulder

Rhys Webb Knee

 

Head Coach, Allen Clarke, said:

While Saturdays game wont have any bearing on how we finish the season, Judgment Day is always a big occasion for Welsh rugby and its something to look forward to. 

Cardiff will have their own focus, with a Challenge Cup final to prepare for, but we will worry about ourselves going into the game and what we can do. This is a first for me, in terms of Judgment Day, and I know that the result last year hurt the group. Ive done my research into the history of the fixture and Im aware that the Ospreys have had the upper hand prior to that game. Everybody will want to ensure it stays that way.

Weve got three weeks off after this weekend before our European play-off so we can focus on this game and everything that comes with a derby game.