THE Ospreys are considering a sensational move for Crusaders loose forward Sione Havili.
The potential signing of Havili would be a significant coup for the Ospreys with the 23-year-old able to play blindside and No.8.
Havili is a Crusaders regular and has a reputation as an explosive ball carrier with an abrasive edge in defence which is what the Ospreys have lacked at times this season.
Havili is one of a number of options the Ospreys are looking at, including his fellow Crusader Ethan Roots who has joined the region on a deal until the end of the season.
Roots is covering for the injured Wales flanker Dan Lydiate who suffered anterior cruciate knee ligament damage in the Six Nations.
The Ospreys have also signed Samoan prop Jordan Lay on a short-term deal with another Wales squad member, Rhodri Jones, on the sidelines too.
Toby Booth's side have been on a strong recruitment drive under new majority shareholders Y11 who are desperate for the Swansea-based side to regain their status as Wales' number one side.
The Ospreys have already signed Wales' tighthead Tomas Francis and Jac Morgan from Scarlets.
Highlanders' Welshqualified utility back Michael Collins, 27, who previously had a stint at the Scarlets, has also put pen to paper on a deal to play at the Liberty Stadium and is seen as a viable option by Wales coach Wayne Pivac moving forward.
By STEFFAN THOMAS
