Rea will be joined on the grid by fellow British riders Craig Jones, Tommy Hill, Chris Walker and Graeme Gowland and is raring to go.

BBC: Jonathan Rea

Prydie, from Porthcawl, has played just three times for the Ospreys, where he is behind established international stars Shane Williams, Tommy Bowe and Nikki Walker in the pecking order.

BBC: Wales' Tom Prydie 'can be a 2011 Rugby World Cup star'

The Samoan took advantage after Gavin Henson's pass failed to reach Tommy Bowe and he skipped past a challenge from Walker to get the converted score and a 17-6 lead.

BBC: London Irish 23-19 Ospreys