FORMER Cardiff prop Ben Evans will get a chance to take on the éold enemyé as Sale Sharks take on his former rivals Neath Swansea Ospreys tonight in the Heineken Cup.

The Welshman teams up alongside Andrew Sheridan in what promises to be an immense front row tussle at the Liberty Stadium against the Wales international duo of Adam and Duncan Jones.

Centre Elvis Seveali'i, who signed for Sharks in the summer of 2005 along with Nathan Bonner-Evans returns to Swansea to take on his old team-mates alongside Welshman Mark Taylor.

After making a successful return to first team action last weekend against London Irish, Dean Schofield will again partner Chris Jones in the second row.

Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe maintains the number eight berth ahead of fansé favourite Sebastien Chabal and young hooker Neil Briggs takes his place on the bench.

Director of rugby Philippe Saint Andre said: "This is a very tough start for us in a very difficult group.

"Ospreys have talented players in all positions and the half back pairing of Gavin Henson and Justin Marshall is particularly strong.

"We have had very little time to prepare for this game having played on Sunday at London Irish, but my players have approached this short week in a very positive manner.

"We will be ready for the challenge."

Ospreysé injury doubt Ryan Jones has been passed fit and will take his place in the back row while Gavin Henson teams up with Justin Marshall to form an exciting half back partnership.

Ospreysé head coach Lyn Jones said: "This is without doubt the toughest group in this seasonés Heineken Cup.

"It contains three of the biggest packs in European rugby and it will take a super human effort from us if we are to progress.

"I watched Sale demolish London Irish last weekend and I was really impressed with the way they are playing.

"They didnét just beat the Irish, they manhandled them into submission and we will have to match their physicality up front if we are to get anything out of this game."

Sale: Robinson, Cueto, Taylor, Sevealiéi, Ripol, Hodgson, Martens, Sheridan, Bruno, Evans, Jones, Schofield, White, Lund, JM Fernandez Lobbe. Reps: Turner, Stewart, Briggs, Chabal, Day, Wigglesworth, Larrechea. To travel: Mayor, Bell, Thomas.

Ospreys: Byrne, Walker, Parker, Bishop, S Williams, Henson, Marshall; D Jones (capt), B Williams, A Jones, Cockbain, Evans, Tiatia, Tandy, R Jones. Reps: Bennett, James, A Jones, Thomas, Spice, Connor, Hook. Tweet