Henson back in the Ospreys squad

"We expect that Gavin will have some game time on Tuesday, but there is no more pressure on him to perform than there is on any other player," said Head Coach, Lyn Jones. "It will be just another step in his rehabilitation although it will be great for our supporters to see him back on the field of play and in an Ospreys shirt."

"Local derbies are always tough engagements but Tuesdays will be particularly so with both sides looking to bounce back from opening match defeats," added Jones. "Both the Scarlets and ourselves enjoyed success last season, but both regions are looking to better last seasons achievements this year and getting one over your nearest neighbours would be a welcome result for both camps. Phil and his new coaching staff have made great progress at Stradey Park and Tuesdays match will be a big test for our squad as the Scarlets will be out to gain revenge for last years defeats."

"The Scarlets always play a positive brand of rugby and last seasons encounters were two epics. Things went particularly well for us at the Liberty Stadium, when we were also bouncing back from a defeat at the hands of the Blues, whereas the match at Stradey Park was a tighter affair in more difficult conditions. What both fixtures had in common was the level of passion, intensity and physicality that you would expect from a Welsh derby and I am sure this will again be in evidence on Tuesday evening in front of a packed Liberty Stadium crowd."

Ospreys Team:
15 Lee Byrne
14 Stefan Terblanche
13 Mark Taylor
12 Andrew Bishop
11 Jonathan Vaughton
10 Shaun Connor
9 Justin Marshall

8 Filo Tiatia
7 Ben Lewis
6 Tom Smith
5 Mike Powell
4 Brent Cockbain (Capt)
3 Andrew Millward
2 Richard Hibbard
1 Paul James

16 Barry Williams
17 Cai Griffiths
18 Andy Lloyd/ Mike Collins
19 Richard Pugh
20 Martin Roberts
21 Gareth Owen
22 Gavin Henson

Andy Lloyd (knee injury) will have a late fitness test on Tuesday afternoon. The following players are unavailable for selection due to injury: Lyndon Bateman (knee/ shoulder injuries) will be available for selection against Glasgow at the end of the month, Steve Tandy (shoulder) will be available on 1st October, David Bishop (knee) will return in November, Ryan Jones (shoulder) is progressing in line with expectation and our medical team is pleased with his rehabilitation. An exact date for his return has still not been finalised