Ospreys announce team to face Bulls
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The Ospreys have named their squad to face the Vodacom Bulls in the Unity Round of the BKT URC. The fixture will take place at the Swansea.com Stadium and is kicking off on Saturday 12th October at 7:35pm.
Jac Morgan is set to captain the side.
Gareth Thomas starts for the Ospreys at loosehead, with Dewi Lake lining up at hooker and Tom Botha completing the front three.
James Ratti partners with Adam Beard at lock. Jac Morgan lines up at six, Justin Tipuric takes up the other flank and Morgan Morris starts at eight.
Reuben Morgan-Williams starts at scrum half with Dan Edwards at 10. Keiran Williams partners Owen Watkin in the centre.
In the back three, Max Nagy starts at full back, with Ryan Conbeer on one wing and Iestyn Hopkins on the other.
Will Greatbanks and Kieran Hardy both take up spots on the bench and could be in line to make their Ospreys debuts.
Morgan Morris is set to make his 100th appearance for the Ospreys.
Starting XV:
15. Max Nagy
14. Iestyn Hopkins
13. Owen Watkin
12. Keiran Williams
11. Ryan Conbeer
10. Dan Edwards
9. Reuben Morgan-Williams
1. Gareth Thomas
2. Dewi Lake
3. Tom Botha
4. James Ratti
5. Adam Beard
6. Jac Morgan ©
7. Justin Tipuric
8. Morgan Morris (100)
Replacements:
16. Sam Parry
17. Garyn Phillips
18. Ben Warren
19. Lewis Jones
20. Will Greatbanks
21. Kieran Hardy
22. Luke Scully
23. Jack Walsh
Head Coach, Toby Booth, said: “When you play South African teams, you know you’re going to be in for a physical encounter. You can’t look too far past the physical side of the breakdown.
“Last time we played them out there, we did some nice stuff, but we weren’t accurate enough and played a big price. I know the boys will be energised and up for this one but it’s important that we have the end product to show for that.”
