The Ospreys will be looking to get the win they need to secure a home quarter-final when the welcome Lyon to the Liberty Stadium this Sunday (3.00pm KO) in Round 5 of the Challenge Cup.
With the Ospreys leading the way in Pool 2 and boasting a perfect record of 20 points from four straight bonus point wins, they know that a win of any kind, with or without four tries, will guarantee the team a home quarter-final in the spring.
The two sides last met back at Matmut Stadium back in October when a Keelan Giles hat-trick and a late try from Sam Parry saw the Ospreys home to a 31-13 win, their first in France since 2008.
HERE’S YOUR FULL GUIDE TO THE DAY
Weather forecast
Pre-match:
1.00pm
All hospitality areas open two hours ahead of kick-off so guests can relax and enjoy their evening in style, in an unrushed, relaxed atmosphere.
Come and meet non-playing members of the squad!
Olly Cracknell and Dan Lydiate will be instore at the Club Shop from 1.45-2.15pm.
Between 2.15 and 2.45pm, it’s the turn of Dafydd Howells and Scott Otten to visit the store.
The players will be signing autographs and posing for photos with supporters so make sure you call in.
Meanwhile, from 2.15pm there are two further options available for supporters ahead of kick-off.
For our younger fans, Rob McCusker and Dan Suter will be joining in the fun and games at the O-Zone, the interactive family friendly area underneath the South Stand.
At the same time, Tyler Ardron and Bradley Davies will be popping into the Riverside Bar to meet supporters ahead of the game.
BEAT THE WINTER CHILL
As the cold weather bites we've got a flash sale on the BLK Ospreys micro-fleece, with more than a third off. Normally retailing at £54.99, you can pick yours up online or instore for just £35 until midnight on Sunday.
In Bowl
After the success of Tyler Ardron’s pre-match warm-up playlist at last week’s Connacht match, the bar has been raised.
Who else to rise to such a challenge that skipper Alun Wyn Jones and believe us when we say you are in for a treat. Our fantastic in-bowl DJ, DJ Dec, will playing Al’s choice while the team go through their pre-match drills from 2.00pm onwards, supported by KK Solutions, so make sure you are in your seat to enjoy it.
One of the form players in Wales over Christmas, Olly Cracknell, will be pitchside with the man on the mic from 2.35pm, with Lloyd Ashley then featuring in the half-time interview.
OSPREYS IN THE COMMUNITY
We are delighted to once again be able to welcome young rugby supporters from the following clubs:
Brynamman RFC
Morriston RFC
Valley Crusaders RFC
PIE OF THE MONTH (with a bit of a difference this time) – Available from food outlets around the stadium
3.00PM KO – THE BIG MATCH
Post-match:
The Ospreys Supporters Club will once again welcome supporters of both teams to their Riverside Lounge HQ in the East Stand after the final whistle.
The perfect place to reflect on the match with likeminded supporters, as always there will be player Q&As, with this week’s guests confirmed two of the most reliable players in rugby, Dan Evans and Josh Matavesi.
HOW CAN I GET TICKETS?
Tickets are available to purchase at www.ospreysrugby.com/buytickets now, with prices starting at just £20 (adults) and £5 (U16s).