Ospreys 26-28 Montpellier LIVE: Follow the European Challenge Cup action from the Brewery Field
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Summary
- Ospreys vs Montpellier, 20:00 GMT * Both teams have already qualified for the last 16 of the Challenge Cup. * Ospreys have made 13 personnel changes, with only James Fender and Jack Walsh surviving from the defeat by Zebre.
Live Reporting
Chris Kirwan
1.
Postpublished at 77 mins
Ospreys 26-28 Montpellier
Good defence by Ospreys to stay in this.
They are deep inside their own half but a couple of penalties would get them within sight of a late winner.
There is still hope.
2.
Postpublished at 74 mins
Ospreys 26-28 Montpellier
Ospreys try to play their way out of their half but knock on.
That's followed by a free-kick at the scrum and then a no-arms tackle.
Montpellier will stay in Ospreys territory by kicking to the 22.
As things stand, Ospreys will finish fourth in the group and travel to either Benetton or Ulster.
3.
Beard back in Bridgendpublished at 72 mins
Ospreys 26-28 Montpellier
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Speaking on S4C, Wales lock Adam Beard said: "I keep an eye out on the boys [his former side Ospreys] every week, but tonight's the night I want them to lose because obviously my new team are Montpellier.
"But it's great to see familiar faces and some of the boys and coaches who I played most of my career with.
"I've got a little niggle, a bit of nerve damage [in his shoulder] but I'm hoping to be back in the next couple of weeks. I did ask if I could strap it up and play against the boys tonight, but probably a week too early."
4.
Try reviewpublished at 71 mins
Ospreys 26-28 Montpellier
Do Montpellier have a clincher?
They work a move down the front and replacement Solomon Shand reaches out for the line. He looks to be just short. It's a matter of centimetres.
Just short and Ospreys will have a scrum to clear their lines.
They are alive. Just.
5.
Postpublished at 70 mins
Ospreys 26-28 Montpellier
A poor few minutes for Ospreys, who lose the chance of an attacking scrum because Kian Hire sparked a scuffle with hands to the face.
A 50:22 earns Montpellier another attacking chance... and then a penalty that they will kick right into the corner.
6.
Postpublished at 68 mins
Ospreys 26-28 Montpellier
Gwyn Jones
Former Wales captain on S4C
The whole thing started with Ospreys giving penalties away and surrendering territory to Montpellier.
Fair play to the French side they went through phase after phase and got their reward in the end.
7.
Converted try: Ospreys 26-28 Montpellierpublished at 66 mins
Hounkpatin try, Hogg con
Heavy carry upon heavy carry by Montpellier in the Ospreys' 22 and eventually prop Wilfrid Hounkpatin reaches over.
That is a vital score. Montpellier are now within touching distance of top spot courtesy of their bonus, regardless of if they hold on for victory.
Ospreys would need to win by 14 points or more to take top spot.
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8.
Postpublished at 62 mins
Ospreys 26-21 Montpellier
Gareth Griffiths
BBC Sport Wales at the Brewery Field, Bridgend
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The attendance here tonight is 4,131.
9.
Try: Ospreys 26-21 Montpellierpublished at 58 mins
Moriarty try
What a score and Ospreys HAVE turned it around.
They work space down the left and then Cokanasiga and Conbeer stay calm to put Moriarty running free down the left.
Nobody was going to stop the former Brive man.
Walsh's conversion is wide but Ospreys have their bonus point.
All to play for in this group, with 20 minutes to play. Ospreys currently second as things stand, which would earn a home tie.
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10.
Postpublished at 58 mins
Ospreys 21-21 Montpellier
Shane Williams
Former Wales international on S4C
Fair play to Ospreys they've come out in the second half got into Montpellier's face, been physical and kept the ball a lot better.
They deserve to be level.
11.
Postpublished at 56 mins
Ospreys 21-21 Montpellier
Stuart Hogg puts Montpellier five metres out with a penalty.
Ospreys defend the drive well and then win a penalty to relieve the pressure after the French side go off their feet.
Just not happening for Montpellier in the second half, so all credit to the hosts.
12.
Postpublished at 21:24 GMT
Ospreys 21-21 Montpellier
Gwyn Jones
Former Wales captain on S4C
Ospreys have got around the Montpellier pack twice with very clever attacking movements. They worked together brilliantly to secure the try and draw them level.
13.
Converted try: Ospreys 21-21 Montpellierpublished at 52 mins
Lloyd try, Walsh con
Ospreys right back in it.
Lewis Lloyd hits Moriarty with the throw and the drive comes on for the hooker to guide the maul over the line.
Walsh coolly adds the conversion and it's level in Bridgend.
Image source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
14.
Replacementpublished at 52 mins
Ospreys 14-21 Montpellier
Montpellier penalised twice for offside, and both times it was replacement hooker Lyam Akrab.
Ospreys will go to the corner down the right. Big moment.
Confrontational back-rower Ross Moriarty is called into the action.
15.
Postpublished at 52 mins
Ospreys 14-21 Montpellier
Gwyn Jones
Former Wales captain on S4C
Fresh legs coming on for Montpellier but a lot of experience leaving as well. Let's see whether the home side can stand up to them.
16.
Postpublished at 50 mins
Osprey 14-21 Montpellier
So close!
Ospreys play with penalty advantage for a high tackle and Jack Walsh bursts through. A terrific cover tackle on him forces a speculative offload but it just eludes Owen Watkin.
Ospreys will hunt a leveller by going to the corner. Montpellier have changed their front row to add some energy in the drive defence.
17.
Postpublished at 49 mins
Ospreys 14-21 Montpellier
Neither side has really got going in this second half, which is odd given how much is at stake.
Another try for Montpellier would make it very hard for Ospreys to overtake them for top spot.
18.
Get involved
Get Involvedpublished at 47 mins
Ospreys 14-21 Montpellier
In fact, let's see what you think.
Thumbs up for an Ospreys comeback, thumbs down for a Montpellier win.
19.
Postpublished at 44 mins
Ospreys 14-21 Montpellier
Superb line break by Phil Cokanasiga into the Montpellier 22.
Ospreys put the pressure on but the French defence holds firm and there's a knock on, Jack Walsh unable to gather Owen Watkin's offload.
Encouraging start though.
Can Ospreys repeat what they did against Connacht in round one by fighting back?
20.
Postpublished at 41 mins
Ospreys 14-21 Montpellier
Sioned Harries
Former Wales captain on S4C
When they are in the Montpellier half they are looking dangerous. I like how they are changing the point of attack a lot.
We saw that just at the end of the first half, Henry does brilliantly to keep a few of the Montpellier boys on the floor. Then Montpellier put their pressure on the wrong side and this opens up the space for Lloyd to score.
It's a fantastic try and exactly what they needed before going into half time.
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