Ospreys Rugby Team Announced for Judgement Day Against Cardiff
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The Ospreys rugby team has been announced for the upcoming Judgement Day fixture against Cardiff in the BKT United Rugby Championship (URC). The highly anticipated match will take place at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, April 19th, at 3 pm.
According to Ospreys Rugby, Jac Morgan will captain the side, with Gareth Thomas starting at loosehead prop, Sam Parry at hooker, and Tom Botha at tighthead prop. The second row will consist of James Fender and James Ratti, while Tristan Davies will start at number six, Jac Morgan at openside flanker, and Morgan Morse at number eight.
In the backs, Reuben Morgan-Williams will start at scrum-half, with Dan Edwards at fly-half. Keiran Williams will partner Evardi Boshoff in the centre, while Jack Walsh will start at full-back, with Keelan Giles on one wing and Dan Kasende on the other.
The starting XV is as follows:
1. Gareth Thomas
2. Sam Parry
3. Tom Botha
4. James Fender
5. James Ratti
6. Tristan Davies
7. Jac Morgan (c)
8. Morgan Morse
9. Reuben Morgan-Williams
10. Dan Edwards
11. Keelan Giles
12. Keiran Williams
13. Evardi Boshoff
14. Dan Kasende
15. Jack Walsh
The replacements for the Ospreys are:
16. Dewi Lake
17. Garyn Phillips
18. Ben Warren
19. Will Spencer
20. Lewis Lloyd
21. Kieran Hardy
22. Owen Williams
23. Iestyn Hopkins
Mark Jones, Head Coach of the Ospreys, commented on the team’s selection: “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.” He added, “We’re really excited by what’s on the line for both teams at Judgement Day, and by what a result could set up for the next three BKT URC games that follow.”
The Ospreys are looking to secure a vital win against Cardiff, which would boost their chances of making it to the top eight in the BKT URC. With a strong squad selected, the team will be eager to put on a good show for their fans at the Principality Stadium.
The significance of this match cannot be overstated, with both teams vying for a crucial win. As noted by Ospreys Rugby, a positive result for the Ospreys could set them up well for the next three BKT URC games.
In conclusion, the Ospreys have named a strong squad for the Judgement Day fixture against Cardiff, with Jac Morgan leading the team out. With a good performance, the Ospreys will be looking to secure vital points and boost their chances of making it to the top eight in the BKT URC.
The team will be looking to make a statement against Cardiff, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the match. As reported by Ospreys Rugby, the Ospreys are ready to take on the challenge and make the most of this opportunity.
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