Ospreys Unveil Team Lineup Against Connacht

Ospreys Unveil Team Lineup Against Connacht

The Ospreys have named their matchday squad to face Connacht in the BKT URC. The game takes place at the Dexcom Stadium on Saturday 28 March, with kick-off at 2:15pm.

Match details

The fixture is part of the United Rugby Championship. It will see the Ospreys travel to Connacht for a late March clash.

Coach selection sees Jac Morgan restored to the starting line-up. He will captain the side on his first start since returning from injury.

Team selection

The front row features Steffan Thomas at loosehead, Lewis Lloyd at hooker and Rhys Henry at tighthead. Rhys Davies and Huw Sutton pair in the second row.

The back row includes James Ratti at six, Jac Morgan at seven and Morgan Morse at eight. The halfback pairing is Luke Davies at nine and Dan Edwards at ten.

Keiran Williams and Evardi Boshoff form the midfield. The back three are Jack Walsh at full-back, Luke Morgan and Dan Kasende on the wings.

Starting XV

No. Player Position
1 Steffan Thomas Loosehead
2 Lewis Lloyd Hooker
3 Rhys Henry Tighthead
4 Rhys Davies Second row
5 Huw Sutton Second row
6 James Ratti No.6
7 Jac Morgan (C) No.7
8 Morgan Morse No.8
9 Luke Davies Scrum-half
10 Dan Edwards Fly-half
11 Luke Morgan Wing
12 Keiran Williams Inside centre
13 Evardi Boshoff Outside centre
14 Dan Kasende Wing
15 Jack Walsh Full-back

Replacements and milestones

  • 16. Sam Parry
  • 17. Garyn Phillips — set to make his 50th appearance from the bench
  • 18. Ben Warren
  • 19. Ryan Smith
  • 20. James Fender
  • 21. Morgan Morris
  • 22. Harri Williams — named for a competitive debut
  • 23. Max Nagy

The Ospreys unveiled this team lineup with an eye on forward strength and experienced options off the bench. Expect a competitive test when Connacht host this fixture.

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