“Tomorrow night’s fixture brings us back to our domestic challenge and more importantly our challenge for qualification into Europe next season” said Jenkins. “There was a great atmosphere at Stradey when we played them here a fortnight ago and I have no doubt that that atmosphere will be just as passionate at the new Liberty Stadium tomorrow evening.
“There is however a little more at stake in this round of games with the possibility of creating a bit more mileage between us in our current Celtic League standings.
“Although we came out on top last time around, it could be argued that home advantage paved the way for our victory here at Stradey Park – the same could be said ahead of tomorrow night’s game – but this is very much a victory that we need and I’m sure that the added passion that the local derby atmosphere brings with it will stand us in good preparation to come away with that all important ‘W’ tomorrow night.”
Scarlets:
15. Barry Davies; 14. Dafydd James (C); 13. Matthew J Watkins; 12. Regan King; 11. Mark Jones; 10. Mike Hercus; 9. Liam Davies; 1. Phil John; 2. Aled Gravelle; 3. John Davies; 4. Inoke Afeaki; 5. Adam Jones; 6. Dafydd Jones; 7. Gavin Thomas; 8. Alix Popham
Replacements: 16. Craig Dunlea; 17. Iestyn Thomas; 18. Matthew Rees; 19. Gavin Quinnell; 20. Clive Stuart-Smith 21. Ceiron Thomas; 22. Lee Byrne
Ospreys: Damian Karauna; Stefan Terblanche, Sonny Parker, Gavin Henson, Richard Mustoe; Matthew Jones, Jason Spice; Duncan Jones (capt), Huw Bennett, Adam Jones, Alun-Wyn Jones, Ian Evans, Jonathan Thomas, Steve Tandy, James Bater
Replacements: Richard Hibbard, Andrew Millward, Lyndon Bateman, Andrew Lloyd, Martin Roberts, Shaun Connor, Andrew Bishop
