Ospreys play host to Cardiff Blues on New Year’s Day in the RaboDirect Pro 12 but they could be without wing ace Shane Williams.
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Wales star Williams is suffering from a shoulder problem and will have a late fitness test before the clash, while the hosts will welcome back Adam Jones to the front row after recovering from a neck problem.
Hanno Dirksen stands by to replace Ospreys record try-scorer Williams should the British and Irish Lions star fail his fitness test.
Ospreys, who are defending an unbeaten home record this season, are without injured full-back Richard Fussell and lock Ian Evans (both ankle).
Cardiff are without centre Jamie Roberts and prop dup Gethin Jenkins and Taufa’ao Filise, while Gavin Henson will start at full-back on his return to face his old club at the Liberty Stadium.
Roberts suffered a knee injury after coming on in the win Newport Gwent Dragons and they are hopeful he will be fit to face London Irish in the Heineken Cup on Saturday, 14 January.
Ospreys can be backed at 3/10 with
Paddy Power to win the match, while the Blues are available at 23/10 with the draw on offer at 25/1.
Handicap betting sees the visitors handed a seven point start at 10/11, while the Ospreys -7 are available at the same price.
Ospreys will be looking to use home advantage in their favour on Sunday and are on offer at 8/5 to win the game by 13 or more points, while Cardiff are 11/4 to pick up a 1-12 points success.
