Mark Jones emphasized the importance of the Ospreys capitalizing on a strong start in their United Rugby Championship (URC) season. This weekend’s opening match showcased the depth and potential of the team.
Team Lineups for the URC Opener
The match featured two competitive teams: the Stormers and the Ospreys. Here is a look at their lineups:
Stormers Starting XV
- Simelane
- Senatla
- Nel (captain)
- Du Plessis
- Zas
- Matthee
- Duvenage
- Matongo
- Venter
- Fouche
- Smith
- Schickerling
- Theunissen
- Evans
- Roos
Ospreys Starting XV
- Walsh
- Kasende
- P. Cokanasiga
- K. Williams
- Giles
- Edwards
- Hardy
- G. Thomas
- Lake (captain)
- R. Henry
- R. Davies
- Sutton
- Ratti
- Deaves
- Moriarty
Replacements
Stormers
- Kotze
- Vermaak
- Sandi
- Van Heerden
- Dixon
- De Villiers
- Ungerer
- Swart
Ospreys
- Lloyd
- C. Jones
- T. Botha
- Fender
- Morse
- Morgan-Williams
- Florence
- Hopkins
Focus on Performance
Jones highlighted that the Ospreys must leverage their initial momentum. Establishing dominance early in the season is crucial for their confidence and standings in the URC.
This opener serves as an opportunity for players to demonstrate their capabilities. It is a chance for the Ospreys to build a foundation for a successful season ahead.
