The Ospreys show their resilience, earning a 24-24 draw against the Lions amidst a charged atmosphere at Electric Brewery Field. It wasn’t just the on-pitch action capturing attention; fans staged a memorable protest against the Welsh Rugby Union and a potential Cardiff Rugby buyout. The stadium came alive at the 11th minute when supporters lit up the stands with their phones, making their voices heard.
Early tension had fans on edge as the Lions’ Francke Horn scored first, but missed the conversion. Ospreys bounced back with tries from James Ratti and Iestyn Hopkins, taking the lead even as hooker Dewi Lake saw yellow. More drama followed with the Lions down to 14, but they tightened the score to 19-5 before half-time, thanks to Morgan Morse’s try and Dan Edwards’ kicks.
The second half was a rollercoaster. The Lions turned the game with scores from PJ Botha and Quan Horn, gaining a narrow 24-19 lead. But the Ospreys had a hero in winger Dan Kasende, whose late try levelled the match, giving fans a nail-biting finish.
Despite the Lions being one man down in the last 10 minutes due to Etienne Oosthuizen’s sin bin, they held strong, preventing the Ospreys from securing a win. The dramatic draw leaves plenty to discuss both on and off the field. What a match! #Ospreys #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyDrama 🏉✨