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<blockquote data-quote="loratadine" data-source="post: 30059"><p>credit : bbc.co.uk</p><p>Leigh Davies makes his debut for Celtic League kings Ospreys in a strong side for Friday's tie with English champions Wasps at Swansea's New Stadium. </p><p></p><p>The former Wales centre will be partnered by a fit-again Sonny Parker. </p><p></p><p>Peter Bracken makes his Wasps debut at tight-head, while wingers Paul Sackey and Tom Voyce get first appearances of the season after England's summer tour. </p><p></p><p>Lions Matt Dawson and Simon Shaw are rested, while injury rules out Josh Lewsey and Lawrence Dallaglio. </p><p></p><p>The game will be the Ospreys' first at their new 20,000-seater ground, which is expected to sell out. </p><p></p><p> It is a massive occasion for us as we focus on the regional rugby stadium at Morfa </p><p></p><p>Ospreys coach Lyn Jones </p><p>A packed pre-match entertainment programme is planned, led by singer Charlotte Church, the girlfriend of Ospreys, Wales and Lions back Gavin Henson. </p><p></p><p>"We are anticipating a highly competitive friendly and it is a massive occasion for us as we focus on the regional rugby stadium at Morfa," said Ospreys coach Lyn Jones. </p><p></p><p>"Wasps are a team full of quality players and I look forward to measuring ourselves against them. </p><p></p><p>"Although we are without three of our four Lions [Brent Cockbain is on the bench] we have named a strong side, and Ryan Jones, Shane Williams and Gavin Henson will be there to support the boys." </p><p></p><p> This is the major pre-season challenge for us </p><p></p><p>Wasps coach Ian McGeechan </p><p>Jonathan Thomas and Johnny Vaughton both have slight hamstring injuries but hope to be available to face Leinster next week. </p><p></p><p>James Bater is back in light training after neck surgery, and hopes to return towards the end of the year. </p><p></p><p>Wasps' new coach Ian McGeechan said he was looking forward to the fixture, after naming a strong line-up. </p><p></p><p>"This is the major pre-season challenge for us," he said. </p><p></p><p>"We have to move up a gear, but it's a good workout for us and ideal preparation before the Premiership kicks off. </p><p></p><p>"It will be a major challenge to go down there and perform well." </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Ospreys: Stefan Terblanche; Richard Mustoe, Sonny Parker, Leigh Davies, Aled Brew; Matthew Jones, Jason Spice; Paul James, Barry Williams (capt), Andrew Millward, Andy Newman, Lyndon Bateman, Alan Wyn-Jones, Steve Tandy, Andy Lloyd.</p><p>Replacements: David Bishop, Andrew Bishop, Shaun Connor, Richard Rees, Rhodri Wells, Duncan Jones, Huw Bennett, Richard Hibbard, Cai Griffiths, Ian Evans, Brent Cockbain, Lee Beach, Richard Pugh. </p><p></p><p>Wasps: Mark Van Gisbergen; Paul Sackey, Ayoola Erinle, Stuart Abbott, Tom Voyce; Alex King, Eoin Reddan; Tim Payne, Ben Gotting, Peter Bracken, Martin Purdy, Richard Birkett, John Hart (capt), Jonny O'Connor, Joe Worsley.</p><p>Replacements: Raphael Ibanez, Jonathan Dawson, Alistair McKenzie, Mark Lock, James Honeyben, Fraser Waters, Rob Hoadley, Tom Rees, George Skivington, Jeremy Staunton, James Brooks, Joe Mbu.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="loratadine, post: 30059"] credit : bbc.co.uk Leigh Davies makes his debut for Celtic League kings Ospreys in a strong side for Friday's tie with English champions Wasps at Swansea's New Stadium. The former Wales centre will be partnered by a fit-again Sonny Parker. Peter Bracken makes his Wasps debut at tight-head, while wingers Paul Sackey and Tom Voyce get first appearances of the season after England's summer tour. Lions Matt Dawson and Simon Shaw are rested, while injury rules out Josh Lewsey and Lawrence Dallaglio. The game will be the Ospreys' first at their new 20,000-seater ground, which is expected to sell out. It is a massive occasion for us as we focus on the regional rugby stadium at Morfa Ospreys coach Lyn Jones A packed pre-match entertainment programme is planned, led by singer Charlotte Church, the girlfriend of Ospreys, Wales and Lions back Gavin Henson. "We are anticipating a highly competitive friendly and it is a massive occasion for us as we focus on the regional rugby stadium at Morfa," said Ospreys coach Lyn Jones. "Wasps are a team full of quality players and I look forward to measuring ourselves against them. "Although we are without three of our four Lions [Brent Cockbain is on the bench] we have named a strong side, and Ryan Jones, Shane Williams and Gavin Henson will be there to support the boys." This is the major pre-season challenge for us Wasps coach Ian McGeechan Jonathan Thomas and Johnny Vaughton both have slight hamstring injuries but hope to be available to face Leinster next week. James Bater is back in light training after neck surgery, and hopes to return towards the end of the year. Wasps' new coach Ian McGeechan said he was looking forward to the fixture, after naming a strong line-up. "This is the major pre-season challenge for us," he said. "We have to move up a gear, but it's a good workout for us and ideal preparation before the Premiership kicks off. "It will be a major challenge to go down there and perform well." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ospreys: Stefan Terblanche; Richard Mustoe, Sonny Parker, Leigh Davies, Aled Brew; Matthew Jones, Jason Spice; Paul James, Barry Williams (capt), Andrew Millward, Andy Newman, Lyndon Bateman, Alan Wyn-Jones, Steve Tandy, Andy Lloyd. Replacements: David Bishop, Andrew Bishop, Shaun Connor, Richard Rees, Rhodri Wells, Duncan Jones, Huw Bennett, Richard Hibbard, Cai Griffiths, Ian Evans, Brent Cockbain, Lee Beach, Richard Pugh. Wasps: Mark Van Gisbergen; Paul Sackey, Ayoola Erinle, Stuart Abbott, Tom Voyce; Alex King, Eoin Reddan; Tim Payne, Ben Gotting, Peter Bracken, Martin Purdy, Richard Birkett, John Hart (capt), Jonny O'Connor, Joe Worsley. Replacements: Raphael Ibanez, Jonathan Dawson, Alistair McKenzie, Mark Lock, James Honeyben, Fraser Waters, Rob Hoadley, Tom Rees, George Skivington, Jeremy Staunton, James Brooks, Joe Mbu. [/QUOTE]
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