Ospreys 19-22 Connacht: Depleted hosts fall to defeat despite storming into early lead

Ospreys lost 19-22 to Connacht. Huw Sutton, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Sam Parry, Alex Wootton, Caolin Blade and John Porch scored tries for the hosts. Toby Booth had 13 players on Wales duty and 11 out injured. Osprey's fly-half Jack Carty ran the game with skill and cool authority. Connachts' fly half Tom Farrell and David Hawkshaw were the main threats for O Spreys. OSpreys' kicking game was predictable. They didn't bring Keelan Giles into play enough. The O's didn’t have enough possession.

Ospreys beat Connacht 19-22. Ospurs scored tries through H. Sutton, R. Morgan-Williams and S. Parry. Connachts scored two tries.

Ospreys lost 19-22 to Connacht.

Ospreys lost 19-22 to Connacht in United Rugby Championship clash in Swansea. Huw Sutton, Keiran Williams and Sam Parry scored tries for the hosts. Connachts scored three tries of their own.

Ospreys have possession 85 metres from the goal but they are not able to score.

Sam Parry scores a try for Ospreys. O'Spreys lead Connacht 19-22.

Ospreys lost 19-22 to Connacht in a match played in Swanse. Connachts took the early lead.

Carty scores a drop-goal for Connacht. Ospreys are 12-22 Connachts.

Sam Parry comes on and within seconds of his entry onto the field he achieves a turnover. Connacht clear from the kick ahead.

Keelan Giles has barely been involved in the game but he collects in midfield and steps a couple of defenders.

Jack Walsh turns over the ball again. Ospreys are winning more possession.

Ospreys take early lead against depleted Connacht. Connachts claim a turnover, but the referee ignores them.

John Porch scores the third try for Connacht. Ospreys lose 19-22 to the depleted hosts.

Alex Wootton and Caolin Blade score tries for Connacht. Ospreys are trailing 12-14 at half-time in Swansea.

Connacht are ahead after Caolin Blade scores a try. Connacht centre Tom Farrell and David Hawkshaw are responsible for the try that put Connachts ahead.

Alex Wootton scores a try for Connacht to make it 12-7. Ospreys score a penalty after Nagy's kicking error.

Ospreys lose 19-22 to Connacht. Connachts took the lead after 28 minutes.

Ospreys lost 19-22 to Connacht. Osprey's midfield muddle is frustrating for the hosts. Keiran Williams is having a fine game so far.

Scott Baldwin missed a chance to score for Ospreys.

Reuben Morgan-Willams is offside and Connacht claim a penalty.

Ospreys are running into brick walls with one-up runners. Connacht have no problems defending the attack.

Ospreys beat Connacht 19-22. Ospires took the early lead.

Ospreys lost 19-22 to Connacht. Osprey's had taken the early lead.

Ethan Roots is given 10 minutes in the cooler for an illegal hit on Connacht lock Gavin Thornbury. Ospreys beat Connachts 19-22.

Ospreys beat Connacht 19-22. Ospurs took the early lead. Keiran Williams and Reuben Morgan-Williams scored tries.

Ospreys score their first try in the 7th minute. Huw Sutton scores the try.

Ospreys are playing Connacht in Swansea.

Stephen Ferris reckons Jack Carty is out of form. Ospreys lost 19-22 to Connacht last weekend.

'Connacht are favourites' says Stephen Ferris. Ospreys lost 19-22 to Connacht.

Ben Warren, Tristan Davies and Luke Scully will make their debuts for Ospreys off the bench. O Spreys have 24 players missing. Connacht want to test the new boys' appetite for battle.

Michael Collins comes onto the bench replacing Cai Evans at number 23. Ospreys lose 19-22 to Connacht.

Ospreys lost 19-22 to Connacht. Captain Scott Baldwin has been instrumental in the development of the Osprey's team. Rhys Davies believes that the presence of Baldwin, Tom Botha and Michael Collins has helped the younger players.

Ospreys have only won one of their last seven games in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Osprey's last home defeat was 32-17 to Glasgow in Round 3. Last season OSpreys won both of home games against visiting Irish provinces. Connacht Rugby have won two of last three B KT United rugby Championship fixtures against Munster and Scarlets. The Irishmen have not won four consecutive games away from home against Welsh opponents since 2002.