Welsh rugby: Talking points as regions return to Europe
The Ospreys are the first Welsh team to compete in the second round of the Challenge Cup, leaving head coach Toby Booth in a dilemma.
Will he select his key players for the second group trip to Montpellier – expected to be at full strength for the West Wales derby against Scalai seven days later?
“We can’t act strategically. What we need is to have healthy soldiers and then we go,” Booth said.
“In this game, even in the original format, you want to win the home game and take one away and you’re almost there (knockout stage). We’ll try to take care of things next weekend, go ahead As much as we can.”
Fans won’t overlook the help of two former Scarletts Ospreys beat Lions 30-14 Sunday saw a change of venue due to Storm Darla in familiar surroundings at Llanelli.
Kieran Hardy netted his first try since joining last summer, while captain Jac Morgan, who began his career with the Scarlets, was another in the game Score a goal in performance.
Booth marveled: “Jack is unbelievable. He is a loyal man and has world-class qualities. It is a great combination.”
The Ospreys won the Champions League at the Yves du Manoir Stadium two years ago but lost 38-5 in the Challenge Cup 12 months ago.
