URC Result: Ospreys swoop on shaky Sharks

Sharks coach John Plumtree has his work cut out for him as his side are still winless in the URC this season.


The Sharks suffered a third straight Vodacom United Rugby Championship defeat after going down to Ospreys at Twickenham Stoop on Friday night.

A scoreless second half saw Ospreys claim a 19-5 victory over the Sharks, who have yet to win a match on their campaign-opening tour.

Sharks flanker Phepsi Buthelezi scored the opening try before Ospreys replied with two strikes from fullback Jack Walsh, who shifted to flyhalf, and one from replacement fullback Max Nagy to take a 19-5 lead into the break.

A solid defensive effort from Ospreys and poor execution from the Sharks resulted in a scoreless second half, and a second victory of the season for the men from Swansea.

This story was first published on sarugbymag.co.za. It is republished here with permission.

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