OSPREYS ARE READY TO FLY

JAMES KING insists the Ospreys can put a shocking start to the new season behind them.

The Liberty Stadium outfit host Scarlets this evening with just one Guinness PRO14 win so far this term.

But Wales forward King (above) said: “This is a chance to get our season back on track. The Scarlets are playing really well, but we have been in this position before in derby games and got the result.” Lions flanker Justin Tipuric is absent for the Ospreys with a back injury. Scarlets, who won last season’s title, are firm favourites, but lock Jake Ball said: “Form goes out of the window in derbies.”