Warriors vs Ospreys Preview

By Zippy
October 9 2003

On Saturday at 2.30pm at the Brewery Field, Bridgend. The Warriors take on the Ospreys in what looks on paper a mouthwatering clash. For team news and opinion read on

The Warriors line up includes Mathew Nuthall in the position of inside centre, a position he not accustomed to, lets hope he does well. Jon Bryant must pass a fitness test, the pack looks solid enough and they must look to dominate or the exciting Ospreys backline could run all over us.

The Warriors currently head the Ospreys in the Celtic League standings thanks to a solitary bonus point.

The Teams:

Warriors
15. Gareth Cull 14. Gareth Wyatt 13. Shaun James/Jon Bryant 12. Matthew Nuthall
11. Aisea Havili 10 Neil Jenkins 9. Paul John

1. Phil Booth 2. Andrew Joy 3. Chris Horsman 4. Deiniol Jones 5. Nathan Budgett 6. Richard Parks 7. Cory Harris 8. Richard Bryan (Capt)

Replacements to be announced

Ospreys
15. Gavin Henson 14. Dave Tiueti 13. James Storey 12. Scott Gibbs (Captain) 11. Gareth Morris 10. Shaun Connor 9. Andy Williams

1. Andrew Millward 2. Barry Williams/ Chris Wells 3. Paul James 4. Luke Tait 5. Andy Newman 6. Steve Tandy 7. Gavin Thomas 8. Nathan Bonner-Evans/ James Bater

Replacements: - Elvis Seveali'l Adrian Durston Rhodri Wells (Swansea RFC) Chris Wells/ Dean Colclough Cai Griffiths
Lyndon Bateman James Bater/ Richie Pugh

Zippy's Match Prediction:

Its a tough one to call but I go for the Warriors to scrape home in what could be the best game of the season. Its a shame about the fixture clashes but there should still be a good crowd at the Brewery Field.

For The betting man both sides are available at 9/1 for the Celtic League with Paddy Power. (Match odds tomorrow).