Not aure about Duncan. He was obliterated in the scums against Munster yesterday. When Paul James came on, the Ospreys started controlling that aspect of the game, shows Craig Mitchell wasn't the problem. He also hasn't been showing up well in the loose either, not sure what's up! There was talk of Adam Jones possibly being fit for this match, but I doubt it will happen. No need to rush him back, as the O's will be too good for Viadanna anyway.
When Ian Evans returns to fitness, possibly before Christman by all accounts, he should be included straight away. Before his injury he was really playing well for both the O's and Wales. He's big, strong and aggressive. No point persisting with Gough imo, not if Evans is fit. I'm also not keen on Jonathan Thomas at lock. He should be good, but somethings not quite right.
Tiatia is only good for a game now and then at his age. He faded badly yesterday in the second half when the tempo was raised.
Anyone else excited to see Ben Lewis back at long last. Hope he starts getting plenty of game time instead of Tandy. As for full back for the next few of games before Burne is back, I'd go with Gareth Owen personally. Barry Davies has been ok, but has also made alot of mistakes in the games I've seen. Owen needs game time in any position at the moment, and he should be rewarded for a good performance yesterday. I'd then try him at 12 with Hook outside him at some point aswell. If it worked, that could be attacking heaven!!!
