The Osprey Team to Face Ulster...

15 Gareth Owen
14 David Bishop
13 Jonathan Spratt
12 Andrew Bishop
11 Jonny Vaughton
10 James Hook
9 Mike Phillips
1 Paul James (C)
2 Huw Bennett
3 Cai Griffiths
4 Alun-Wyn Jones
5 Andy Lloyd
6 Tom Smith
7 Steve Tandy
8 Filo Tiatia

16 Richard Hibbard
17 Ryan Bevington
18 Filipo Levi
19 Marty Holah
20 Jamie Nutbrown
21 Dan Biggar
22 Sonny Parker


The following players were not considered because of injury:

Ian Gough suffered a haematoma in his hip region during last Saturday's game against Gloucester, and although the injury is low in severity, it is quite limiting in the short term. However, he will make a full recovery in time to face Munster in the Heineken Cup.

Gavin Henson has suffered damage to the ligaments on both the lateral and medial sides of his right ankle. Although the injury is not so severe that he will require surgery, he will require a spell of at least two weeks in a walking cast before he can start to gradually get back to normal activity. At this stage, in light of the nature and extent of the ligament damage, we are predicting a 4-6 week spell on the sidelines before Gavin will be ready for action again.

Lee Byrne suffered damage to a ligament in his left foot during the final Six Nations match against Ireland last month. He is currently undergoing intensive treatment and we remain hopeful that he could be up and running for the Heineken Cup quarter final against Munster on the 12th of April.

Jonathan Thomas has suffered a recurrence of a groin problem which has left him unable to take part in training this week. Following specialist consultation it has been concluded that it is in Jonathan's best interests to commence a period of relative rest in order to facilitate full resolution of the problem and permit a problem free return to training and playing.

Duncan Jones remains unavailable but is making great strides forward in his rehab following foot surgery. With continued progress we could see him back and available for selection towards the end of April or early May.

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 folllwing 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.


Forthcoming fixtures are as follows:

Friday 3rd April - Ulster V Ospreys - Magners League - Ravenhill - 7.35pm
Sunday 12th April - Munster V Ospreys - Heineken Cup Quarter-Final - Thomond Park - 1.00pm
Saturday 18th April - Scarlets V Ospreys - Magners League - Parc Y Scarlets - 5.30pm
Saturday 25th April - Ospreys V Edinburgh - Magners League - Liberty Stadium - 7.30pm

All fixtures are subject to change