Squad update: Scarlets v Ospreys

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Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel issued a squad update at Monday’s press conference ahead of the Boxing Day derby against the Ospreys

Sam Costelow suffered an ankle injury in training before the game against Cardiff and is expected to be sidelined for a “good few weeks”.

Blair Murray didn’t train on Monday and is to undergo a scan to determine the extent of the ankle injury he suffered against Cardiff on Friday night.

Josh Macleod is undergoing return-to-play protocols following a head injury against Cardiff and will miss the match against the Ospreys.

Taine Plumtree has recovered from a rib issue and is in the selection mix for the West Wales derby on Friday night.

Archer Holz is close to making a return from a neck injury sustained against Bristol Bears. A decision will be made on his fitness in the coming days.