The Capetonians started well but the home team clawed their way back into the contest.
JD Schickerling of the Stormers runs with the ball against Ospreys. Picture: Gareth Everett/Gallo Images
Ospreys came from behind to claim a bonus-point United Rugby Championship victory and hand the Stormers a season-opening defeat in Bridgend on Saturday.
A last-minute penalty try from a driving maul and 15 points from the boot of flyhalf Dan Edwards sealed a 37-24 comeback win for the Ospreys.
The Stormers were electric out of the blocks in the first match of their URC campaign, opening up a 13-3 lead thanks to an early try from Leolin Zas and two penalties from Jurie Matthee.
Matthee added a penalty, while Damian Willemse slotted a drop goal in the second half, before JD Schickerling scored a late try to give the Stormers hope of snatching a win, but Ospreys made the most of a late penalty, forming a driving maul before being awarded a penalty try.
The Stormers will look to bounce back in round 3 and notch the first win of their 2024-25 campaign when they take on Zebre – who stunned 2023 champions Munster – in Italy.
This story first appeared on sarugbymag.co.za. It is republished here with permission. For the original story click here.
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