Ospreys director of coaching Scott Johnson says the Magners League can now claim to be a hugely competitive competition with a 'different philosophy' to any other tournament.

Benetton Treviso's head coach believes the inclusion of Italian sides in the Magners League will enhance rugby fortunes in the nation for generations to come.

Benetton Rugby make their Magners League debut tomorrow, against The Scarlets at Stadio Comunale di Monigo, in Treviso.

Celtic Rugby is pleased to announce that Italian Pay-DTT broadcaster, Dahlia TV, will be showing live Magners League games played in Italy next season.

Tommy Bowe will help the Ospreys kick-off the defence of their Magners League title with a trip to familiar territory when the Welsh region open the tournament's 10th anniversary campaign against Ulster at Ravenhill on the weekend of 4 September.

There will be plenty of new faces appearing in the Magners League this season, and not just with the two new Italian clubs, Benetton Treviso and Aironi Rugby.