Extremely gutted, the Ospreys had a guilt edged chance here to make the Semi's. Our backline yesterday really was on fire, every single one of them were breaking the line at ease. I feel kinda sorry for Biggar, who had a mighty game in many areas, some of his half breaks were very important, but ultimately cost the O's the game with missed kicks. He shouldn't have gone for that final drop, hell Mike Phillips shouldn't have given it to him. The forwards had to get closer!
The Ospreys lineout was a shambles though, utter mess! That's very disapointing considering you have Wales' first choice second row, second choice hooker and lineout captain there! Bennett should have come off much earlier, pitty Hibbard was injured, as he would have come on if he wasn't. Scrum was under a little pressure, and they were stupid for giving a penalty away for early engagement.
Finally, just a word on the ref. Very, very poor. There was a blatant delibriate knock on before Ngwenya's try, by Ngwenya himself. Should have been penalty and yellow, since there were two O's players ready to score outside him. I really did think there was an offside at the end, but like Speedy the Studio showed that I was wrong.There was still a knock on though, so where was the advantage? Ryan Jones doesn't sound happy, as the ref apparently signalled to him that there was a penalty coming.
Was very disapointed with the Ospreys defense. It's an aspect of their game that is usually so strong, but they left way too many gaps yesterday. Ngwenya was class, Briaritz really took advantage of the pace he offers for both try's. The Ospreys are yet again the underachievers. Shows exactly where they need to work on. A decent looshead and a hooker who can throw in need to be found/trained.
Great game of rugby, thoroughly enjoyable, thoroughly gutted at the result.
