Ospreys announce team to face Lions

January 22, 2026
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Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have named their squad to face the Lions in the BKT URC. The fixture will take place at the Electric Brewery Field and is kicking off on Friday 23^rd January at 7:45pm.

Dewi Lake is set to captain the side that also sees Keiran Williams feature to make his 100^th Ospreys appearance.

Steffan Thomas starts for the Ospreys at loosehead, with Dewi lining up at hooker and Tom Botha completing the front three.

Rhys Davies and Ryan Smith start in the second row. James Ratti lines up at six, Harri Deaves takes up the other flank and Morgan Morris starts at eight.

Kieran Hardy starts at scrum half with Dan Edwards at 10. Keiran Williams partners Owen Watkin 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. Steffan Thomas

2. Dewi Lake (c)

3. Tom Botha

4. Rhys Davies

5. Ryan Smith

6. James Ratti

7. Harri Deaves

8. Morgan Morris

9. Kieran Hardy