Ospreys team to play Munster

15 Dan Evans
14 Jeff Hassler
13 Andrew Bishop
12 Josh Matavesi
11 Eli Walker
10 Dan Biggar
9 Rhys Webb

1 Nicky Smith
2 Scott Baldwin
3 Aaron Jarvis
4 Alun Wyn Jones (Capt)
5 Rynier Bernardo
6 Joe Bearman
7 Justin Tipuric
8 Dan Baker

REPLACEMENTS

16 Sam Parry
17 Duncan Jones
18 Dmitri Arhip
19 James King
20 Morgan Allen
21 Martin Roberts
22 Sam Davies
23 Hanno Dirksen

Head Coach, Steve Tandy, commented:

"We've had a good start to the season, but we've got to remember that's all it is, a start. When you look at the run of fixtures coming up, from Munster this weekend through to the derby against the Blues at the Liberty in a couple of weeks and into Europe, it's exciting but daunting at the same time. By this time next month we'll have a much clearer picture of where this group actually is in terms of its development.

"Although we've got three wins from three, we realise that the performances have been far from perfect in many respects. It's a pretty grounded group of players we've got and they aren't getting carried away with themselves, they appreciate that there is plenty to improve on, plenty of work to do, and their attitude this week has been spot on. That's very pleasing to see as a coach, and is exactly what we want to see.

"Looking at the weekend's game, it'll be a big step up from what we've had so far in terms of intensity. Munster at Thomond Park is always a difficult environment for an away team, so we know that we will have to prepare properly and be on top of our game out there. There'll be tough moments, especially for a young team, but we know that they will give nothing less than 100 per cent for the cause, whatever the outcome. It's going to be a fantastic experience for some of these young men who are still learning their trade, and is another big step forward in their development."

The following players were unavailable for selection through injury:

Tyler Ardron - Ankle
Ashley Beck - Hip
Ryan Bevington - Groin
Ross Jones - Ligaments
Sam Lewis - Knee
Lloyd Peers - Hamstring
Tom Smith - Knee
Jonathan Spratt - Knee

Forthcoming Fixtures

Fri 03 Oct - 7.35pm KO - Zebre v Ospreys - Stadio XXV Aprile - PRO12
Sun 12 Oct - 4.00pm KO - Ospreys v Cardiff Blues - Liberty Stadium - PRO12
Sun 18 Oct - 1.00pm KO - Ospreys v Treviso - Liberty Stadium - ERCC
Sat 25 Oct - 5.15pm KO - Northampton Saints - Franklin's Gardens - ERCC
Fri 31 Oct - 7.35pm KO - Ospreys v Connacht - Liberty Stadium - PRO12