Ospreys challenge a ‘clean state’ for Lions

Lions defense coach Jaque Fourie warned that the team must start with a clean slate when they host the Ospreys at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Lions enter the round-two United Rugby Championship fixture after a 27-26 victory over Leinster, while the Ospreys are coming off a 41-24 defeat against the Sharks in Durban.

The Lions welcome back Springboks Morne van den Berg and Quan Horn, though Henco van Wyk is sidelined due to a head injury. Meanwhile, the Ospreys have named Liam Wright and Keelan Giles as co-captains, with Dan Edwards returning at flyhalf.