Indeed just watched the whole game on you tube. It is the first time in years we have won the gain line battle in attack and defence. We then played to a very clear and tight pattern. I have not seen that kind of energy from us for some time.
That was an unexpectedly excellent win in terrible conditions. I'm a little disappointed that we didn't manage a BP! We have a tough start to the season but that will surely give the squad a lot of confidence. Job well done.
Really didn’t expect that, I suppose we’ve been burnt so badly the last 18 or so months I thought we’d roll over. How wrong I was, excellent performance.
@Jake Bullet Booth gave a very fair explanation for Scott Williams not starting but even allowing for that if you set reputations aside Kieran Williams and Owen Watkin would be our starting centres. The Venter who played for the Cheetahs was one of the best 9's in the Pro 14. We have hardly seen him play for us and not in the new attack system. You cannot fault that selection after that result. Cracknell is an effective player in those type of conditions because his lack of lateral speed and agility cannot be exposed.
Ventner is joining our growing band of overseas disastrous signings. It’s a long list. This season we have 2 props in the same position and that appears to be it along with Myler.
@edwar53 I don't quite see the hype around Dewi Lake as his throwing is very inconsistent and he has given away some crucial daft penalties. I think Otten provides a better impact off the bench. The rest of the bench is probably as good as we could get.
What is the point in not going up there fully loaded. Let’s pick our strongest available side before team Wales gets their hands on them. We have to turn our fortunes around and get the season off to a good start for the sake of the team and supporters.
@TaI North, Morgan, Protheroe, Giles, Cambriani? OK, North might not be available and Giles might not be fit but there are still 3 decent wingers there....
Think the game is on s4c tonight too
We looked like a real rugby side again. Not perfect but actually a rugby side.
That was as complete performance as we have put together for a long time .
OST match report - https://www.ospreyssupporterstrust.co.uk/post/edinburgh-v-ospreys-pro14-season-opener
bloody bloody brilliant
Can we swear here......I'd like to swear, a lot.....
....... well done all. Excellent result.
He seemed ok ,chatting to the other players in the stand .
I'll take that. Any news on Webb's injury?
Top job in those conditions,brilliant win.
great performance by us, aggressive throughout and looked in control throughout. Well done ospreys!!!
Really didn’t expect that, I suppose we’ve been burnt so badly the last 18 or so months I thought we’d roll over. How wrong I was, excellent performance.
bloody hope so ,don't do a turks.
Good first half from us...can we back it up in the 2nd?
Underlines where we are where that really is quite a flimsy side with a lot of holes. Huge result if we can win but I doubt it.
Ventner is joining our growing band of overseas disastrous signings. It’s a long list. This season we have 2 props in the same position and that appears to be it along with Myler.
Not sure of this team, good to see Lydiate back in the squad, odd that he has not had a run out of late. Is it me or does the bench look a bit weak?
OSPREYS NAME TEAM TO FACE EDINBURGH
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The Ospreys team to face Edinburgh at BT Murrayfield on Saturday 3rd October, K.O 7:35pm for round one of the Guinness PRO14 has been named. Justin Tipuric will lead his side for the 51st time on the opening round of the PRO14 on Saturday evening when we travel Scotland to play Edinburgh. He's joined in the back-row with Olly Cracknell and young Morgan Morris. Up front, Nicky Smith, Sam Parry and Tom Botha form the front-row with Adam Beard and Alun Wyn Jones taking the second-row partnership. Dewi Lake, Rhodri Jones, Ma'afu Fia provide the front-row cover with Dan Lydiate and Bradley Davies completing the forward contingent off the bench. In the backs, Stephen Myler and Rhys Webb form the half-back partnership with youngsters Reuben Morgan-Williams and Josh Thomas covering. Luke Morgan, Mat Protheroe and Dan Evans are named as the back three with Keiran Williams and Owen Watkin partnering in the centre. Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler completes the 23-man squad. 15. Dan Evans 14. Mat Protheroe 13. Owen Watkin 12. Keiran Williams 11. Luke Morgan 10. Stephen Myler 9. Rhys Webb 1.Nicky Smith 2. Sam Parry 3. Tom Botha 4. Adam Beard 5. Alun Wyn Jones 6. Olly Cracknell 7. Justin Tipuric © 8. Morgan Morris 16. Dewi Lake 17. Rhodri Jones 18. Ma’afu Fia 19. Bradley Davies 20. Dan Lydiate 21. Reuben Morgan-Williams 22. Josh Thomas 23. Tiaan Thomas-Wheeler Justin Tipuric will equal Barry Williams’ record of 51 appearances as Captain of the Ospreys on the weekend and sit in joint 2nd on the list.
we really need to get stuck in from the word go . Edinburgh are no mugs these days and will stuff us if we go half cocked.
What is the point in not going up there fully loaded. Let’s pick our strongest available side before team Wales gets their hands on them. We have to turn our fortunes around and get the season off to a good start for the sake of the team and supporters.
Hopefully we’ll get some clarity over who is injured and not.
Think we’ll be really thin at wing.