Ospreys announce team to face Ulster in Origin Round

February 27, 2026
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Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have named their squad to face Ulster in the BKT URC Origin Round. The fixture will take place at the Electric Brewery Field and is kicking off on Saturday 28^th February at 7:45pm.

Gareth Thomas is set to make his 150^th appearance for the Ospreys with Sam Parry and Jack Walsh named as co-captains.

Thomas starts for the Ospreys at loosehead, with Parry lining up at hooker and Rhys Henry completing the front three.

Ryan Smith and James Fender start in the second row. James Ratti lines up at six, Ross Moriarty takes up the other flank and Morgan Morse starts at eight.

Cormac Foley starts at scrum half with Jack Walsh at 10. Keiran Williams partners Owen Watkin in the centre.

In the back three, Iestyn Hopkins starts at full back, with Keelan Giles on one wing and Dan Kasende on the other.

Starting XV:

1. Gareth Thomas (Newcastle Emlyn RFC)

2. Sam Parry (cc) (Haverfordwest RFC)

3. Rhys Henry (Cwmafan RFC)

4. James Fender (South Gower RFC)

5. Ryan Smith (Brothers Rugby Club)

6. James Ratti (Dunvant RFC)

7. Ross Moriarty (Gorseinon RFC/Morriston RFC)

8. Morgan Morse (Cwmtwrch RFC)

9. Cormac Foley (Lansdowne Football Club)