Ospreys Head Coach, Sean Holley, commented: “It’s a big game, as these matches always are, and there’s more at stake then usual with play-off places up for grabs. Both teams will be looking for the win that will keep them well in contention, so I’m expecting a pretty tough 80 minutes and a really close game.
“It was very disappointing last weekend, and we have to improve hugely on that performance if we are going to do well against the Blues. The players know that, and they’ve worked hard in training this week. They’ve really showed good endeavour, they realise how badly they performed in Edinburgh and want to set the record straight.
“What better stage for that is there than in a Welsh derby at the Liberty Stadium in front of a big crowd? It’ll be good to see plenty of Ospreys fans there backing their team and playing their part, it should be a great atmosphere.
“We’ve got to do the basics right, be clinical and diligent, know our own roles, do our homework on the opposition and make sure we prepare correctly. If we do that, then we should get a good performance and get our play-off push back on track.”
Ospreys 15 Richard Fussell 14 Tommy Bowe 13 Sonny Parker 12 James Hook 11 Nikki Walker 10 Dan Biggar 9 Rhys Webb; 1 Paul James 2 Huw Bennett 3 Adam Jones 4 Alun Wyn Jones (Capt) 5 Ian Evans 6 Ryan Jones 7 Justin Tipuric 8 Jerry Collins
Replacements 16 Richard Hibbard 17 Ryan Bevington 18 Cai Griffiths 19 Ian Gough 20 Jonathan Thomas 21 Mike Phillips 22 Andrew Bishop 23 Lee Byrne
