Ospreys announce team for EPCR Challenge Cup Perpignan Fixture

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January 11, 2024

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Ospreys announce team for EPCR Challenge Cup Perpignan Fixture

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The Ospreys have named their squad to face USAP in Round 3 of the EPCR Challenge Cup. The game will take place at the Swansea.com Stadium and is kicking off on Friday 12th January at 8pm.

Adam Beard is set to the captain the side.

Gareth Thomas starts at loosehead, with Sam Parry lining up at hooker and Tom Botha completing the front three.

James Fender partners with Adam Beard at lock. James Ratti lines up at six, Dewi Lake on the other flank and Morgan Morse starting at eight following on from his wonder try against Cardiff last week.

Luke Davies gets the start at scrum half, with Dan Edwards partnering him at 10. Owen Watkin starts with George North in the centres.

In the back three, Iestyn Hopkins starts at full back, with Keelan Giles on one wing and Mat Protheroe on the other.

Will Hickey returns to the bench for the first time following his injury.

Starting XV:

15. Iestyn Hopkins

14. Mat Protheroe

13. George North

12. Owen Watkin

11. Keelan Giles

10. Dan Edwards

9. Luke Davies

1. Gareth Thomas

2. Sam Parry

3. Tom Botha

4. James Fender

5. Adam Beard ©

6. James Ratti

7. Dewi Lake

8. Morgan Morse

Replacements:

16. Ethan Lewis

17. Garyn Phillips

18. Ben Warren

19. Lewis Jones

20. Will Hickey

21. Cameron Jones

22. Jack Walsh

23. Keiran Williams

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The abrasive midfielder will earn his club debut having made a summer move from NSW Waratahs, with fellow summer recruits Paul Hill (tighthead) and Ross Thompson (fly-half) also set to start against the Irishmen.

Head Coach Sean Everitt’s first selection of the season also sees Ben Muncaster complete his injury return, to start at number eight tomorrow night.

On the selection, Everitt said: “It’s exciting to be back In BKT URC action this week, and matches don’t get much tougher in this league than facing Leinster.

“We know the challenge they will bring and it’s up to us to rise to that. We can’t wait to get the season started in front of a packed-out Hive Stadium for round one.”

Everitt has named the same back-three that started last Friday’s Scottish Building Society pre-season match against Gloucester, with Wes Goosen at full-back flanked by Scotland internationalists Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe on the wings.

Tuipulotu is partnered by Matt Currie in the centres, fresh from earning his first Scotland caps during the recent summer test window, while Ali Price is reunitedwith former Glasgow teammate Thompson in the halves.

England internationalist Hill is joined in the front row by Scotland pair Pierre Schoeman (loosehead) and Dave Cherry (hooker), who made his debut against Leinster in 2018.

Grant Gilchrist leads the side from lock having been named as club co-captain for his 14^th professional season, with Marshall Sykes again accompanying him in the second-row.

Muncaster’s impressive turn against Gloucester sees him rewarded with a starting berth, playing alongside club centurions Jamie Ritchie (blindside) and Hamish Watson (openside) in the back-row.

Edinburgh Rugby side to face Leinster at Hive Stadium in the BKT United Rugby Championship
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15. Wes Goosen (31)

14. Darcy Graham (64)
13. Mosese Tuipulotu*
12. Matt Currie (40)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (92)

10. Ross Thompson*
9. Ali Price (17)

1. Pierre Schoeman (115)
2. Dave Cherry (93)
3. Paul Hill*
4. Marshall Sykes (62)
5. Grant Gilchrist (205) CAPTAIN
6. Jamie Ritchie (114)
7. Hamish Watson (159)
8. Ben Muncaster (30)

Replacements

16. Ewan Ashman (20)
17. Boan Venter (66)
18. D’arcy Rae (5)
19. Jamie Hodgson (61)
20. Magnus Bradbury (113)
21. Ben Vellacott (61)
22. Ben Healy (23)
23. Emiliano Boffelli (40)

*Edinburgh Rugby debut

Unavailable: Luke Crosbie (neck), Nathan Sweeney (knee), James Lang (quad), Harry Paterson (foot/wound), Glen Young (pec), Sam Skinner (knee), Angus Williams (hamstring), Robin Hislop (knee)

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Harry Sheridan commits future to Ulster Rugby

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Harry Sheridan commits future to Ulster Rugby

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Ulster Rugby forward, Harry Sheridan, has committed his future to the province, signing a new two-year-deal that will keep him playing in the white jersey until at least 2027.

The combative forward, who can play in the second or back row, had a significant impact in the Senior Men’s side last season, with his performances recognised when he was named the province’s Young Men’s Player of the Year for the 2023/24 season.

The Holywood man has seen a significant number of minutes since Head Coach, Richie Murphy, came into the club, and has been trusted to play a key role in the squad.

Sheridan played his club rugby with Civil Service NI RFC, and schools’ rugby for Sullivan Upper School.

He would join Ulster Rugby’s sub-Academy after playing rugby for Trinity College in Dublin, where he studied.

The powerful forward, has represented Ireland at U20s level, competing in the 2021 Six Nations Championship.

On the news of Sheridan’s contract extension, Ulster Rugby’s Head of Recruitment and Rugby Operations, Bryn Cunningham said:

“We are delighted to secure Harry’s future with this extension, as we see him being an integral part of the team for the present and future.

“He is a throwback of a player, a forward who disrupts the opposition, is aggressive and who brings a proper physical presence for us. At 22-years-old, he is showing great potential and has grown in stature over the past season, showing his versatility at lock and flanker.

“We look forward to seeing how he develops in the seasons ahead in an Ulster jersey.”

On the news on his new deal, Sheridan added:

“I’m so happy to sign for a further two years. Last season was a huge year for me as I got more game-time in the senior side, and it was a massive learning curve in a season full of ups and downs.

I’m looking forward to improving my game and rolling into this year where I finished the last one. We have a great forward pack that I love training and playing alongside.

I am really enjoying the environment and going into training ready to work and learn.

It’s a perfect start to the season for me and I can’t wait to get stuck into another season.”

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