Jones to lead Ospreys challenge

Table-toppers The Ospreys coach Sean Holley will look to exploit Leinster in the Magners League on Friday at The RDS.

Holley has been able to call on prospective British & Irish Lions captain Ryan Jones to lead an experienced side into the Lion’s den.

"Friday night looks likely to be a cracking occasion, two in-form sides locking horns in front of a near sell-out crowd. We're all really excited about it, it's matches like this that we are all involved in rugby for.

"The matches between the two of us have generally tended to be close affairs over the years and I wouldn't expect it to be any different this time around," he said.

The Ospreys (v Leinster): L Byrne; T Bowe, S Parker, A Bishop, N Walker; J Hook, R Webb; D Jones, H Bennett, A Jones, A-W Jones, I Evans, J Thomas, S Tandy, R Jones (capt).