Ospreys announce team for West Wales Derby

December 24, 2025
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Ultimate Rugby

The Ospreys have named their squad to face the Scarlets in round 8 of the BKT URC. The fixture will take place at Parc y Scarlets, kicking off on Friday 26th December at 5:30pm.

Dewi Lake is set to captain the side.

Steffan Thomas starts for the Ospreys at loosehead, with Dewi lining up at hooker and Rhys Henry completing the front three. Henry will win his 50th cap for the Ospreys this weekend.

Huw Sutton and Ryan Smith start in the second row. James Ratti lines up at six, Harri Deaves takes up the other flank and Ross Moriarty starts at eight.

Kieran Hardy starts at scrum half with Dan Edwards at 10. Keiran Williams partners Owen Watkin the centre.

In the back three, Jack Walsh starts at full back, with Keelan Giles on one wing and Ryan Conbeer on the other.

Starting XV

1. Steffan Thomas

2. Dewi Lake (c)

3. Rhys Henry (50)

4. Huw Sutton

5. Ryan Smith

6. James Ratti

7. Harri Deaves

8. Ross Moriarty

9. Kieran Hardy