Tom Williams makes his Guinness PRO14 debut

Ospreys Head Coach, Allen Clarke, said:

”It was great to kick off the Guinness PRO14 season with a win against Edinburgh last weekend. A tough encounter with no quarter given by either team, the result was great for the whole squad, reflecting the efforts of all the players and management who’ve worked tirelessly throughout the summer.

“I was especially pleased with the boys’ character, particularly as we were unfortunate not to register at least one try early in the game. Momentum is important. It builds confidence and a thirst for more success. As always, there are areas to improve. It’s early days and we are a new squad with new players and new coaches but the atmosphere in the camp is excellent.

“Toyota Cheetahs are another quarter finalist team from last season. They will offer a different threat with game breakers throughout the team and we need to be ready for that but, as always, we will focus on our own and game and what we can bring to the contest.”

The Ospreys team to play Toyota Cheetahs at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday 8th September 2018, KO 5.30pm, is as follows:

15 Dan Evans

14 George North

13 Scott Williams

12 Owen Watkin

11 Tom Williams

10 Sam Davies

9 Aled Davies

1 Nicky Smith

2 Scott Otten

3 Tom Botha

4 Bradley Davies

5 Alun Wyn Jones

6 Dan Lydiate

7 Justin Tipuric (Capt)

8 James King

REPLACEMENTS

16 Scott Baldwin

17 Rhodri Jones

18 Alex Jeffries

19 Adam Beard

20 Sam Cross

21 Tom Habberfield

22 James Hook

23 Joe Thomas