Ospreys announce team to face Dragons in historic first home game at St Helen’s

October 22, 2026
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Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have named their squad to face the Dragons in the BKT URC. The fixture will take place at St Helen’s and is kicking off on Saturday 24th October at 7pm.

Owen Watkin and Sam Parry will be the first co-captains to lead the team out at the Ospreys’ new home.

Gareth Thomas starts for the Ospreys at loosehead, with Sam Parry lining up at hooker and Tom Botha completing the front three.

Rhys Davies and Ryan Smith start in the second row. Liam Wright lines up at six, Harri Deaves 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, Tom Rogers starts at full back, with Keelan Giles on one wing and Iestyn Hopkins on the other.

Starting XV:

1. Gareth Thomas

2. Sam Parry (cc)

3. Tom Botha

4. Rhys Davies

5. Ryan Smith

6. Liam Wright

7. Harri Deaves

8. Morgan Morris

9. Reuben Morgan-Williams