Ospreys Coach Jonathan Humphreys commented: "We've talked about being more clinical, about being more ruthless although we secured a good win in our last game against the Dragons, we know that there is still considerable room for improvement, so we have been working hard this week on getting that right.
"There'll be plenty of motivating factors for this one, not least is the desire to sign off at home for the season in a positive manner. You've got guys playing for a place in the Wales shirt, and you've also got people who haven't had much game time, through injury or whatever, so they are looking to make an impression as well. I'm sure it's going to be an entertaining game to watch so hope that there will be a good crowd at the Liberty Stadium, particularly with Ty Hafan set to benefit from a kind gesture made by the Directors to donate money from each ticket sold for the game."
The Magners League clash against the Scottish side has been designated as a Ty Hafan Benefit Match following a unique tie-up between the region and Ty Hafan, the family hospice for young lives, which it is anticipated could raise as much as £40,000 for the charity between now and the end of the season.
The Ospreys have agreed to hand £2 from every full price adult ticket sold for the game (£1 per child/OAP ticket) via the Liberty Stadium Ticket Office to the charity. In addition, the Ospreys have presented Ty Hafan with a substantial allocation of tickets for the game, which are a mixture of all values including hospitality, allowing them to sell them and keep all revenues raised. A collection of valuable signed memorabilia has also been handed over by the squad, which will be used as auction and raffle prizes, boosting Ty Hafan's coffers even further.
Ospreys team:
15 Gareth Owen
14 Jonny Vaughton
13 James Hook
12 Andrew Bishop
11 Shane Williams
10 Dan Biggar
9 Jamie Nutbrown
1 Duncan Jones
2 Richard Hibbard
3 Cai Griffiths
4 Ian Gough
5 Alun Wyn Jones
6 Ryan Jones (Capt)
7 Marty Holah
8 Filo Tiatia
16 Ed Shervington
17 Paul James
18 Filipo Levi
19 Steve Tandy
20 Rhodri Wells
21 Sonny Parker
22 Ashley Beck
The following players were not considered because of injury:
Andy Lloyd has not been considered because of a calf injury but is on target for the final match of the season next weekend in Munster
Tom Smith damaged ligaments in his left elbow in the Dragons match and has been ruled out of the remaining two fixtures
Gavin Henson remains unavailable following his ankle ligament injury and will not feature in the final two games of the season
Jonathan Thomas has commenced a period of relative rest following specialist consultation in order to facilitate full resolution of his recurring groin problem and permit a problem free return to training and playing
Ben Lewis and Ian Evans are both recovering from ACL reconstructive surgery. Both players are achieving their targets and remain on course to be fully fit and available for the start of next season
Nikki Walker is also doing well following surgery to repair his left hamstring origin, and although he won't feature again this season is expected be fit for the start of pre season training
Lyndon Bateman is still in the early stages of his recovery following knee surgery and will return next season
Kristian Phillips is recovering from surgery to repair the damage sustained following the shoulder dislocation he suffered against Leinster. He will require a 5-6 month recovery and rehabilitation process and will be targeting a return for the start of next season
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