Warren Gatland has named former New Zealand Schools wing Blair Murray in his 35-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series.
The Ospreys have flown the flag for the struggling Welsh regions and their head coach has been fundamental to their resilience
The Wales head coach is not convinced that Welsh regional rugby will undergo the proper reset he feels it requires.
Wales co-captain Dewi Lake is set to switch from his usual position of hooker to openside flanker for the first time since age-grade rugby to help his injury-hit Ospreys side.
The first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins.
There were consolations in defeat for the four regions but we shouldn't be surprised by their results in Europe
The Sharks and the Ospreys meet in a historic match at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday night, as it will be the first time a United Rugby Championship match has ever taken place in England.