Dewi Lake will not feature for the Ospreys in their Challenge Cup final pool game against Montpellier. The Wales captain suffered a shoulder injury in last weekend's defeat to Zebre, though head coach Mark Jones has confirmed the issue is not serious. Lake's absence adds to the hooker's recent injury troubles, which saw him miss Wales' 2025 summer tour.

Ospreys have made 13 personnel changes for the Bridgend showdown. Jack Walsh shifts to fly-half and will captain the side, while new signing Marco de Witt makes his debut. The team is chasing a home draw in the knockout stages, a scenario that seemed unlikely given their poor URC form before the European competition began.

Victory guarantees Ospreys home advantage in the last 16. They face a tough test against a Montpellier side featuring Stuart Hogg. Number eight Morgan Morris remembers beating them twice in 2023, but acknowledges the French pack's physicality. Securing a home tie would be a major boost for the region's fanbase and morale.