Fight for Wales spots heats up as western pair win
The talking points from round three of URC as Ospreys and Scarlets get off the mark and players try to impress Wales boss Steve Tandy.
The western pair Ospreys and Scarlets secured victories in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship (URC) season, despite uncertainty over their futures due to controversial Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) plans. Ospreys defeated Dragons at Rodney Parade, while Scarlets narrowly beat Benetton with a late penalty from Sam Costelow. Cardiff showed spirit in defeat against champions Leinster but returned empty-handed from Dublin.
The three Welsh sides scored a total of 24 tries across the games. Head coach Mark Jones of Ospreys praised Tom Rogers, who switched from Scarlets to play predominantly as a full-back. Rogers impressed with his performance, including a hat-trick of tries for Wales against New Zealand. Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies emphasized the importance of consistency in delivering their highlight reel.
With a high turnover of players in wide slots, uncapped wing Macs Page is seen as a wildcard option for Steve Tandy's Wales squad due to his agility and rugby IQ.
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