Two changes for Ospreys for Challenge cup last-16 tie with Sale

In an unchanged front-row, Sam Parry has overcome a knock to take his place at hooker with Wales loose head Gareth Thomas and Tom Botha. Nicky Smith has overcome his rib problem but is amongst the replacements.

Adam Beard partners utility man James Ratti at lock. Deaves slots in at six, whilst captain Justin Tipuric will be on the other flank. Last weeks man of the match Morgan Morris is Booth’s preferred choice at eight.

Reuben Morgan-Williams continues at scrum half, where he is partnered at half-back once again with Owen Williams at ten. Kieran Williams comes back into the starting XV with on-loan Cheetah Evardi Boshoff cup-tied, Owen Watkin his partner at inside centre.

In an unchanged back three, Jack Walsh fresh from his new deal with the region again starts at full-back with the wings occupied by Keelan Giles and Luke Morgan.

In a strong bench Max Nagy continues his match fitness and is joined by recalled promising youngsters Dan Edwards and Morgan Morse.

Ospreys starting XV

15. Jack Walsh, 14. Luke Morgan, 13. Kieran Williams ,12. Owen Watkin, 11. Keelan Giles,

10. Owen Williams, 9. Reuben Morgan-Williams

1. Gareth Thomas, 2. Sam Parry, 3. Tom Botha, 4. James Ratti, 5. Adam Beard, 6. Harry Deaves,

7. Justin Tipuric (captain), 8. Morgan Morris.

Replacements:

16. Lewis Lloyd, 17. Nicky Smith,18. Rhys Henry,19. Huw Sutton, 20. Morgan Morse,

21. Luke Davies, 22. Dan Edwards , 23. Max Nagy .

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