Six-try Lions sink Ospreys
The Lions secured a bonus-point victory against the Ospreys in a URC rugby match at Ellis Park, overcoming a half-time deficit. The home team dominated the second half with five tries, aided by a yellow card issued to the visitors.
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It provides a match summary for rugby fans tracking the United Rugby Championship standings.
The Lions ran riot in the second half of Saturday’s URC match against the Ospreys at Ellis Park to claim a bonus-point win.
Ivan van Rooyen’s men turned a 12-10 half-time deficit into a 35-19 victory, scoring five tries after the break and six in total.
It was a bruising start in Joburg with both sides fighting for momentum.
Flyhalf Chris Smith broke the deadlock after 10 minutes with a penalty goal before winger Erich Cronjé continued his fine form, finishing well in the corner. Smith converted to give the Lions a 10-0 lead.
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