The Ospreys U16s East and West teams are ready to kick off the second block of their season this week.
The Ospreys U16s East host the Dragons North U16 at the Bridgend Ford Brewery Field on Wednesday 1st February K.O 7:15pm
Under 16s East
15. Cory Taylor
14. Oran Harry
13. Bradley Roderick
12. Daniel O’Sullivan
11. Tom Bending
10. Sam Costelow ©
9. Iwan Jones
1. Scott Ryall
2. Jae Key
3. Tom Sly
4. Bowen Davies
5. Adam Thomas
6. Travis Huntly
7. Kasari Mehta
8. Morgan Strong
REPLACEMENTS
16. Morgan Hibbard
17. Teo Fillis
18. Jay Roberts
19. Rhys Thomas
20. James McCarthy
21. Jordan Evans
22. Jack Evans
23. Jack Keenan
Their record in the first block of the season at the end of the summer sees them unbeaten from three games to date, drawing 19-19 with Scarlets East and 31-31 with Blues South, as well as defeating Dragons South 26-17.
Speaking ahead of their opening game, head coach Colin Beaton said:
“We are all looking forward to block two of the season. The squad is strong and its already apparent that the standards are high and there is competition across all positions for places. We are starting with a clean slate in block 2 so the players have got it all to play for.
“Having had two draws and a win in the first block we will be looking to improve on our defensive structure but maintain our fast attacking game. It is an important time for the players as they will be looking to be selected for the Ospreys Combined team and hoping to impress the development staff to earn a place in the C Group for next season.”
Meanwhile Ospreys U16s West team host Blues South at Llandarcy Academy of Sport on the same evening, 1st February K.O 7.15pm .
Under 16s West
15. Cameron Clayfield
14. Luke Butler
13. Sam Court
12. Iestyn Morgan
11. Louis Rees
10. Declan Thomas
9. Dan Hiscoks ©
REPLACEMENTS
1. Tamin Morgan
2. Jaxon James
3. Dyfan Ceredig
4. Rhidian Lerwell
5. James Fender
6. Dillon Caulfield
7. Jacob Hopkins
8. Steffan Cox
16. Jamie Fairbarn
17. Joshua Mapstone
18. Rhys Bolton
19. Elliot Bricksham
20. Matthew Wheel
21. Liam Seaward
22. Alex Thomas
23. Olly Winchester
Ospreys West have been a mixed bag so far, bouncing back from a heavy defeat at the hands of Blues North (0-49) to defeat Scarlets East, 21-19, before a 17-all draw with Dragons South.
Head Coach for the U16s West Dai Jones said: “The coaching group have been very pleased with the improvements in the Squad since we have returned after Christmas. We have included a number of new faces who have been brought in following the talent ID process in October and November and also welcome back players who were carrying long term injuries.
“There has been a tangible increase in quality, attitude and maturity amongst the players and we are looking forward with real excitement to see how this transfers to the pitch. Any Regional Age Grade fixture against a Blues team is a huge challenge, there is a keen rivalry between our two regions and there have been some fantastic games in this competition over the years. I’m sure this week’s game will be no different.”
