High-flying Connacht men clip the wings of Ospreys

Ospreys 10

Connacht 20

THE momentum continues for Connacht after they secured a fourth consecutive victory in Swansea on Saturday night to hold firm in the top two of their conference after five rounds of PRO14 action. A powerful and high octane first half saw the westerners build a strong lead before their near flawless defensive effort ensured a second away win of their impressive campaign.

The Ospreys were on a three game winning streak of their own at their home of the Liberty Stadium and started brightly with a penalty from Luke Price after some sustained pressure. Connacht’s response was breathtaking,however, a break on half way involving quick hands from Peter Robb, Conor Fitzgerald on the loop and Tom Farrell then set Niyi Adeolokun away on a blistering break that led to the first try.

Adeolokun, in just his second game back in the starting line up, picked up where he left off against the Cheetahs with another glimpse of his electric pace to beat the defence on the outside before evoking memories of his famous try in the 2016 Pro12 final as he kicked ahead and won the chase to score the game’s opening try. Conor Fitzgerald added the extras.

Fitzgerald then extended the visitors’ advantage with his boot after Ospreys fell the wrong side of  the referee for constantly failing to demonstrate a clear release in the tackle before getting over the ball to force a turnover, the fact that they were on their feet was thus irrelevant and the calls were correct.

For more, read this week’s Galway City Tribune.

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