Gough takes over Ospreys leadership

THE Ospreys will face Glasgow at the Liberty Stadium tomorrow evening (7.05) with Ian Gough skippering the region for the first time.

The 32-year-old lock takes over the leadership just days after being overlooked by Wales for their autumn series.

Missing 22 players — 12 injured, 10 on Wales duty — the Ospreys hand first competitive starts to Ryan Bevington at loose-head prop and Liam Davies at scrum-half.

Gareth Owen comes in for a first full appearance of the campaign, taking over from Dan Biggar at No. 10, with Filo Tiatia also returning to the run-on side.

Ross Davies, James King and Nicky Thomas will make their Ospreys debuts if they come off the bench.

Ospreys: B. Davies; T. Bowe, S. Parker, A. Bishop, N. Walker; G. Owen, L. Davies; R. Bevington, R. Hibbard, C. Griffiths, I. Gough (capt), F. Tiatia, J. Collins, T. Smith, M. Holah. Reps: E. Shervington, R. Davies, J. King, S. Tandy, R. Wells, J. Spratt, N. Thomas.