Ospreys announce squad for EPCR Challenge Cup match against Montpellier Herault

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The Ospreys have named their squad to face Montpellier Herault in the EPCR Challenge Cup. The match takes place at GGL Stadium and starts on Saturday 14 December at 13.00 (14.00 local time).

Jac Morgan captains a side that also sees lock Will Spencer make his debut.

Gareth Thomas, Dewi Lake and Ben Warren all start in an unchanged front row from last week’s win.

Will Spencer partners Lewis Jones on lock. Tristan Davies lines up at six, Jac Morgan takes up the other flank and Morgan Morris starts at eight.

Kieran Hardy continues at scrum-half with Dan Edwards in the 10 jersey. Owen Williams partners Owen Watkin in the centre.

In the back three, Jack Walsh starts at full-back, with Dan Kasende and Keelan Giles starting on the wings.

Will Griffiths, Rhys Henry and Reuben Morgan-Williams all return to take their place on the bench.

Starting XV:

15. Jack Walsh
14. Dan Kasende
13. Owen Watkin
12. Owen Williams
11. Keelan Giles
10. Dan Edwards
9. Kieran Hardy

1. Gareth Thomas
2. Dewi Lake
3. Ben Warren
4. Will Spencer
5. Lewis Jones
6. Tristan Davies
7. Jac Morgan (c)
8. Morgan Morris

Substitutions:

16. Sam Parry
17. Stefan Thomas
18. Rhys Henry
19. Will Griffiths
20. William Greatbanks
21. Reuben Morgan-Williams
22. Evardi Boshoff
23. Iestyn Hopkins

Toby Booth: “Europe has always been an important focus for us. We’ve had some strong campaigns in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup in recent years and have had some memorable wins along the way.

“This game is a great opportunity for us to build some momentum as we look ahead to the rest of the season.”

Not available:
Ethan Lewis, Huw Sutton, James Ratti, Adam Beard, Rhys Davies, Morgan Morse, Harri Deaves, Phil Cokanasiga, Keiran Williams, Luke Scully, Ryan Conbeer.

Next at home: West Wales Derby, Saturday 21 December at 17.15. Like. No. Other.

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