United Rugby Championship: Ospreys v Munster, Brewery Field, Saturday, 5.30pm \u2013 Live on Premier Sports<\/b><\/p>\n
Two teams at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of results but closer than the URC<\/a> league table might suggest, specifically when it comes to the likely nature of this tussle.<\/p>\n The Ospreys welcome back Wales internationals Dan Edwards, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Rhys Davies, James Ratti and Harri Deaves, while Owen Watkin and Morgan Morris make their first starts after long-term injury. Dewi Lake captains the side, while the pacy Keelan Giles is emblematic of the speed and football that lurks in the backline.<\/p>\n However, the primary test for a Munster<\/a> side that shows six changes and two positional switches from the victory over Gloucester in the Champions Cup<\/a> last weekend, is a rigorous evaluation of the set piece and the breakdown. <\/p>\n The Irish provincial side have ongoing scrum and lineout issues that have enabled one or two previous opponents to squeeze them for penalties and turnovers. A cloying, heavy surface in Bridgend, a wet ball and some rain forecast all serve to indicate that the set piece will have a substantial bearing on the outcome. <\/p>\n Despite the absence of captain Tadhg Beirne<\/a>, scrumhalf Craig Casey<\/a> and centre Dan Kelly (calf), Munster can field a strong team. Calvin Nash<\/a> is back after injury, the midfield partnership of Tom Farrell<\/a> and Alex Nankivell is restored, Shane Daly offers a strong aerial threat on cross-kick among his other qualities, while fullback Mike Haley is happily restored to fitness and form.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been slightly puzzling over the years that the 31-year-old has won just a single Ireland cap, a reflection of the quality of his rivals rather than any shortcomings on Haley\u2019s part. He\u2019s been consistently excellent for much of his career at Munster.<\/p>\n