Ospreys announce team to face Benetton

The Ospreys have named their squad to face Benetton in Round 10 of the BKT URC. The fixture will take place at the Swansea.com Stadium and is kicking off on Friday 24th January at 7:35pm.

Justin Tipuric is set to captain the side in the absence of Jac Morgan who is on Wales duty.

Garyn Phillips starts for the Ospreys at loosehead, with Lewis Lloyd lining up at hooker and Tom Botha completing the front three.

Will Spencer partners with James Fender at lock. James Ratti 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 Owen Williams at 10. Keiran Williams partners Evardi Boshoff in the centre.

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

Starting XV:

15. Jack Walsh

14. Dan Kasende

13. Evardi Boshoff

12. Keiran Williams

11. Keelan Giles

10. Owen Williams

9. Reuben Morgan-Williams

1. Garyn Phillips

2. Lewis Lloyd

3. Tom Botha

4. Will Spencer

5. James Fender

6. James Ratti

7. Justin Tipuric (c)

8. Morgan Morris

Replacements:

16. Ethan Lewis

17. Cam Jones

18. Ben Warren

19. Harri Deaves

20. Morgan Morse

21. Kieran Hardy

22.Tom Florence

23. Iestyn Hopkins

Head Coach, Mark Jones, said: “Benetton are a hugely competitive team and are always in and around the top eight. Last weekend’s game against La Rochelle has proven they’re a one of the best sides in the competition.

“We’ve prepared for the best possible Benetton side they have available and we won’t be underestimating them. Both teams know it’s a big fixture.”