Ospreys
Tipuric back to lead Ospreys amongst six changes for Bulls clash
Captain Justin Tipuric is back in the starting XV for the Ospreys as one of six changes for their crucial United Rugby Championship match against Vodacom Bulls at at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
In a shake up of the front-row, Gareth Thomas comes back in for international teammate Nicky Smith at loosehead, with Sam Parry lining up at hooker and Rhys Henry continuing to deputise for the suspended Tom Botha.
Adam Beard returns to the XV to form a new partnership with Hugh Sutton at lock. Morgan Morse starts in the unfamiliar position of six, with Tipuric occupying the other flank, whilst in form Morgan Morris after staring against the Stormers continues at eight.
Luke Davies rotates with Reuben Morgan-Williams at scrum-half and is partnered at half-back with livewire Jack Walsh at ten. Kieran Williams and Owen Watkin continue their partnership looking after midfield duties at centre.
In an unchanged back three, Max Nagy is at full-back with the wings occupied by Keelan Giles and last weeks try hero Luke Morgan who celebrates his 100th game for the region.
In a strong bench, Dewi Lake returns from his injury lay-off and is joined the versatile James Ratti, hard-hitter Harry Deaves and returning fly-half Owen Williams.
Ospreys starting XV
15. Max Nagy, 14. Luke Morgan, 13. Kieran Williams ,12. Owen Watkin, 11. Keelan Giles,
10. Jack Walsh, 9. Luke Davies
1. Gareth Thomas, 2. Sam Parry, 3. Rhys Henry, 4. Adam Beard, 5. Huw Sutton, 6. Morgan Morse,
7. Justin Tipuric (captain), 8. Morgan Morris.
Replacements:
16. Dewi Lake, 17. Nicky Smith,18. Ben Warren,19. James Ratti, 20. Harri Deaves,
21. Reuben Morgan-Williams, 22. Owen Williams , 23. Evardi Boshoff.
[Lead image: Ospreys Rugby]
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