Sean Holley confident he has a bigger enough squad

Ospreys coach Sean Holley believes the region are well prepared for a three-pronged title hunt.

The 16-12 win over Cardiff Blues put the Ospreys top of the Magners League, and they are also well placed in the Heineken Cup and in the EDF Cup semis.

"It's a tough ask," said Holley on the treble. "It's why we have a large squad. It's why we have a good squad.

"Injuries aside, if we keep healthy, keep the momentum we are generating through the season, then who knows?"

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Holley added: "We have got a good chance in the EDF with a one-off game (a semi-final against Gloucester on 28 March). The Magners is a long haul and we are familiar with it.

"We want to focus on Munster (on Friday in the Magners League) and then into the Europeans (against Perpignan and Leicester).

"Because it's something we all want."

The Ospreys won two of their three Magners League Welsh derbies with 10 players on their injury list, including internationals Shane Williams, Huw Bennett, Ian Evans, Duncan Jones, Nikki Walker and Andy Lloyd.

Holley is hoping to have Williams (shoulder) and Bennett (ankle) back for the resumption of the Heineken Cup at Perpignan on 17 January.

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