SWANSEA have been forced to thrust back- rower Andrew Gwynne and prop Craig Cross into their second row for tomorrow's Welsh Premiership match at pace-setters Llandovery (2.30).

Head coach Jason Hyatt is coping with a crisis at lock with a host of players missing through injury and unavailability

Sam Kiley is two weeks away from shaking off a hamstring strain, while Richard Kelly could need surgery on a wrist problem.

Rhodri Hughes and Jack Jones are on Wales Under-20s duty, while Ben Fox has concussion. Flanker Ben Davies hurt his ankle in last week's Swalec Cup win against Tondu.

Hookers Paul John and Alun-Wyn Davies are also out with a broken hand and damaged knee respectively, while No. 8 Dan Baker has still not recovered from having his appendix removed.

Ospreys calls have also caused selection headaches ahead of the trip to Church Bank.

"We're looking at it as a positive," said Swansea team manager Ian Hopkins.

"If young lads are in the Wales Under-20 or Ospreys LV=Cup squads it means we're doing something right.

"If they are able to move up to the next level, that's great as far as we're concerned."

The win against their division one cup opponents meant the Whites recorded back-to-back victories for only the second time this season and that has given the side a lift as they prepare to go and face the Premiership league leaders.

"We're got a little bit of confidence building now because winning is a habit," said Hopkins.

"We know we're travelling to a side that are top of the table, but we have to believe the game is winnable."

The Drovers are currently six points clear of second place Neath in the league standings, although have played three more games than The Gnoll side.

Their lofty position has surprised many this season, not Hopkins, though.

"Llandovery are a side who have been building steadily," he added.

"They've been working with youngsters for a while now and that is starting to pay dividends for them.

"They have support from their region but I don't think that's played a big part in how well they've done.

"They have had very good results against the recognised top teams this season. Their true position will not be revealed until the end of the season, but at the moment they're doing very well."

Swansea: L Williams; J Szabo, R Evans, N Harwood, L Harrhy; J Dixon, W Batcup; M Norman, A Rees, A Clatworthy, A Gwynne, C Cross, J Bija, J Tomlin-Reeves. S Jones.

Reps: T Owen, R Jones, O Pardoe, R Hill, R Wells, N Setaro.