Ospreys team to play Munster

The Ospreys team to play Munster at Irish Independent Park on Friday 14^h September 2018, KO 7.35pm, is as follows:

15 James Hook

14 Tom Williams

13 Joe Thomas

12 Cory Allen

11 Luke Morgan

10 Sam Davies

9 Tom Habberfield

1 Rhodri Jones

2 Scott Baldwin

3 Tom Botha

4 Giorgi Nemsadze

5 Adam Beard

6 Olly Cracknell (Capt)

7 Morgan Morris

8 Sam Cross

REPLACEMENTS

16 Ifan Phillips

17 Nicky Smith

18 Alex Jeffries

19 James Ratti

20 Guido Volpi

21 Matthew Aubrey

22 Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler

23 Hanno Dirksen

Luke Morgan makes his Guinness PRO14 debut

Morgan Morris makes his first PRO14 start

Guido Volpi will make his Ospreys debut if he comes off the bench

The following players were unavailable for selection due to injury:

Lloyd Ashley – Shoulder

Dan Baker – Knee

Gheorghe Gajion – Hamstring

Keelan Giles – Knee

Paul James – Shoulder

Will Jones – Shoulder

Lesley Klim – Hamstring

Rob McCusker – Calf

Sam Parry – Bicep

Luke Price- Fractured tibia

Gareth Thomas – Shoulder

Scott Williams – Hamstring

Ospreys Head Coach, Allen Clarke, said: 

”It’s been a good start to the campaign with two home wins. Munster away presents a different challenge, particularly as we’ve made changes to the team. 

“Squad management is important but so too is player opportunity. Selection represents what we’ve observed throughout pre-season and provides individuals an opportunity to be tested against a quality team.

“The players coming in have earned our trust and the right to wear the shirt; they fully understand the level of performance expected of them on Friday night. As a club it’s important for us to show progress and grow collectively, recognising the tests ahead and the demands of the season schedule.”

Forthcoming Fixtures

Sat 22 Sep – 7.35pm KO – Ospreys v Benetton Rugby – Liberty Stadium

Sat 29 Sep – 4.00pm (Local) – Zebre v Ospreys – Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi

Sat 6 Oct – 3.00pm – Scarlets v Ospreys – Parc y Scarlets

Sat 13 Oct – 3.00pm – Ospreys v Pau – Liberty Stadium