Ospreys and Cardiff Unveil Teams for Highly-Anticipated Judgement Day Clash
In a thrilling build-up to Judgement Day, Welsh rugby’s premier teams, Ospreys and Cardiff, have announced their lineups for the eagerly anticipated showdown. The match, set to take place at the Principality Stadium, promises to be an electrifying encounter, with both teams boasting a rich history of rivalry.
According to a report by Wales Online, Ospreys have made six changes to their team following their EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final loss to Lyon. One of the notable changes sees Sam Parry replace Dewi Lake, who drops to the replacements’ bench. Additionally, Tristan Davies comes in for Justin Tipuric in the back row, while Morgan Morris replaces Morgan Morse, who moves to the bench.
The Ospreys’ back line has also undergone changes, with Reuben Morgan-Williams partnering Dan Edwards in the half-backs, and Dan Kasende, Keelan Giles, and Jack Walsh forming the back three. Keiran Williams and Evardi Boshoff continue to impress in the centres. In the pack, Gareth Thomas and Tom Botha retain their starting positions, with Parry slotting in at hooker.
As quoted in the Wales Online article, Ospreys boss Mark Jones expressed his excitement ahead of the match, stating, "This is a big fixture for us. We feel like we need to get some good points out of this game (to make the top eight) but first and foremost, we need to put in a good performance."
For Cardiff, this match marks their first outing since their 35-20 away defeat to Connacht on April 5. Head coach Matt Sherratt has made four changes to the team that traveled to Ireland. The changes see Corey Domachowski, Ben Donnell, and Alex Mann come into the starting XV. Notably, Josh Adams will make his 50th appearance for Cardiff, a milestone that highlights his dedication and commitment to the team.
The Wales Online report also mentions that Cardiff’s back line has been bolstered by the return of Aled Davies from injury, who takes a place on the replacements bench. In the pack, a front row of Domachowski, captain Liam Belcher, and Keiron Assiratti will look to provide a solid platform for the team’s attacking flair.
Cardiff head coach Sherratt was quoted in the Wales Online article, emphasizing the significance of Judgement Day: "Judgement Day is always a great occasion. The Principality is the home of rugby in Wales and you have four Welsh teams, stacked with Welsh talent playing in one day. There’s an extra bit of spice this year because the league table is so tight."
Team Lineups:
Ospreys:
Jack Walsh; Dan Kasende, Evardi Boshoff, Keiran Williams, Keelan Giles; Dan Edwards, Reuben Morgan-Williams; Gareth Thomas, Sam Parry, Tom Botha, James Fender, James Ratti, Tristan Davies Jac Morgan (Captain), Morgan Morse.
Replacements:
Dewi Lake, Garyn Phillips, Ben Warren, Will Spencer, Lewis Lloyd, Kieran Hardy, Owen Williams, Iestyn Hopkins.
Cardiff:
Cameron Winnnett; Josh Adams, Harri Millard, Ben Thomas, Gabriel Hamer-Webb; Callum Sheedy, Johan Mulder; Corey Domachowski, Liam Belcher, Keiron Assiratti, Ben Donnell, Teddy Williams, Alex Mann, James Botham, Talupe Faletau.
Replacements:
Evan Lloyd, Danny Southworth, Rhys Litterick, Rory Thornton, Alun Lawrence, Thomas Young, Aled Davies, Rory Jennings.
This highly anticipated matchup promises to be an intense and closely contested battle, with both teams eager to claim victory and make a statement in the league. The stage is set for an electrifying Judgement Day encounter, with the Principality Stadium providing the perfect backdrop for Welsh rugby’s finest to showcase their skills.
