Ospreys vs Vodacom Bulls
12th October 2024
Swansea.com Stadium
From kick off, the Vodacom Bulls defensive line put instant pressure on the Ospreys attack and claimed an interception. It looked like it might be on for the Bulls, but a well-timed tackle from Max Nagy opened the door for Jac Morgan to turn it over.
With the five-minute mark approaching, the Vodacom Bulls pounced on a loose ball and were able to go over for the score. Ospreys 0 - 7 Vodacom Bulls.
The Vodacom Bulls were able to double their try tally not long after, as a well-worked move freed Canan Moodie who passed to Arendse for the score. Conversion missed. Ospreys 0 - 12 Vodacom Bulls.
Papier scored the Bulls third with the 15-minute mark approaching, as a stolen lineout allowed him to make a mazey run to get the finish. Conversion made. Ospreys 0 - 19 Vodacom Bulls.
The Vodacom Bulls were able to get their bonus point as Arendse went over in the corner after a cross-field kick. Conversion was successful. Ospreys 0 - 26 Vodacom Bulls.
TRY FOR OSPREYS! After a strong spell of possession in Vodacom Bulls territory, the Ospreys went to the rolling maul and Dewi Lake was able to come away with the score. Ospreys 5 - 26 Vodacom Bulls.
A clinical first half performance from the Vodacom Bulls saw them head into halftime with a comfortable lead.
HALF TIME: Ospreys 5 - 26 Vodacom Bulls.
The Ospreys defence looked revamped in the second half. Some monstrous hits from the boys were making it very difficult for the Vodacom Bulls to do anything with the ball. A particular highlight being a vicious hit from Dewi Lake on his opposite number.
10 minutes into the second half, the Vodacom Bulls were reduced to 14 as David Kriel was sent off for a forearm to Dan Edwards. Ospreys amped up the pressure in response and an advancing attacking line saw the Vodacom Bulls reduced to 13 for a deliberate knock on.
TRY FOR OSPREYS! The boys made instant use of the two-man advantage. A superb solo run from Jac Morgan on the wing opened up an opportunity for the Ospreys and Ryan Conbeer was able to finish. Dan Edwards converted a tough kick from out wide. Ospreys 12 - 26 Vodacom Bulls.
After the Ospreys score, the Vodacom Bulls were able to hold the Ospreys out and a tense back and forth saw a period of tactical kicking.
With less than 10 minutes to go, a high tackle saw the Vodacom Bulls reduced to 13 men for the second time in the game.
Boata Chamberlain attempted a drop goal, but the ball was wide. A penalty to Vodacom Bulls saw his second attempt hit the mark. Ospreys 12 - 29 Vodacom Bulls.
The final period of play saw another yellow card to the Vodacom Bulls result in uncontested scrums and as the visitors were reduced to 12 men for the final passages of play.
Ospreys capitalised on the advantage and after sustained pressure on the line Morgan Morris bundled over to score on his 100th appearance. Jack Walsh converted for the final score of the game. Ospreys 19 - 29 Vodacom Bulls.
FULL TIME: Ospreys 19 - 29 Vodacom Bulls.
