Ospreys sign scrum-half Foley on loan

Cormac Foley passes the ball in Leinster trainingImage source, Rex Features
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Cormac Foley has played for Ireland Under-20s and emerging Ireland

Ospreys have signed Leinster scrum-half Cormac Foley on a short-term deal to cover injuries and Wales Six Nations call ups.

Leading half-backs Reuben Morgan-Williams and Kieran Hardy are helping Wales prepare for their Six Nations opener against England and back ups Luke Davies and Harri Williams are injured.

Foley is set to face Ospreys' resurgent Welsh rivals Dragons at Bridgend's Brewery Field on Friday night in the United Rugby Championship (19:45 GMT).

Ospreys have thanked Leinster for the loan of the player who has made 23 appearances for the Dublin-based province.