Ospreys team to play Ulster

15 Dan Evans
14 Hanno Dirksen
13 Ashley Beck
12 Josh Matavesi
11 Eli Walker
10 Dan Biggar
9 Rhys Webb

1 Marc Thomas
2 Scott Baldwin
3 Dmitri Arhip
4 Rynier Bernardo
5 Alun Wyn Jones (Capt)
6 James King
7 Justin Tipuric
8 Tyler Ardron

REPLACEMENTS

16 Sam Parry
17 Gareth Thomas
18 Daniel Suter
19 Dan Lydiate
20 Sam Lewis
21 Martin Roberts
22 Sam Davies
23 Andrew Bishop

Dan Lydiate will makes his Ospreys debut if he comes on from the bench

The following players were unavailable for selection through injury:
Morgan Allen - Ankle
Dan Baker - Shoulder
Joe Bearman - Groin
Ryan Bevington - Groin
Jeff Hassler - Ligaments
Aaron Jarvis - Pectoral muscle
Duncan Jones -Ligaments
Lloyd Peers - Ligaments
Nicky Smith - Pectoral muscle
Jonathan Spratt - Knee
De Kock Steenkamp - Achilles

Head Coach, Steve Tandy, commented:

"There were mixed feelings in the dressing room after the game last Saturday night. Obviously there was a huge amount of pride in the effort, character and desire that we saw for 80 minutes, mixed with a real sense of disappointment that we let a great opportunity for a famous win slip

"We've got to learn from our mistakes, and we've got to look at this block of PRO12 games over the next month to really cement our top four spot. It's really tight in the top half of the table, so back to back home games gives us an opportunity to build some momentum. To do that, we've got to step up another level this weekend in terms of accuracy and being clinical when we create opportunities. We know the pride in the jersey and the commitment levels will be there, that's a given with this group, but that accuracy and attention to detail will lead to winning performances.

"This young group is learning every week and the experience they are getting will prove invaluable for their long-term development. We have a plan for where we want to go as a team, we know what we want to achieve together, and although it's a long-term plan, everybody involved is pretty excited about what we are doing.

"These are two tough games at the Liberty on the next two weekend's and we'll need the supporters to be patient if it's not going our way and to really get behind the team. It's a crucial time of the season and we all need to do our bit."

Forthcoming Fixtures

Sat 27 Dec - 5.15pm KO - Ospreys v Scarlets - Liberty Stadium - PRO12
Sat 3 Jan - 5.05pm KO - Scarlets v Ospreys - Parc y Scarlets - PRO12
Sun 11 Jan - 4.00pm KO - Ospreys v NG Dragons - Liberty Stadium - PRO12