Ospreys defeated Black Lion 39-14 in Tbilisi to claim a bonus-point Challenge Cup victory. Mark Jones' side scored seven tries, with Gwilym Evans, Morgan Morse, Huw Sutton, Luke Morgan (two), Lewis Lloyd and Kian Hire all crossing the line. The Welsh team led 22-7 at half-time thanks to tries from their entire back row and a wing effort.
Despite Lawson Creighton's poor kicking, Ospreys maintained control through strong running rugby and defensive discipline. Black Lion managed only two tries, from Giorgi Spanderashvili and Otar Giorgadze, and never threatened to overturn the deficit. The win marked a strong start to Ospreys' 2026-27 season after opening with away fixtures in South Africa and Wales.
Squad rotation due to travel demands did not hinder performance, as the team executed well from set-pieces and maintained possession. Ospreys will now return to Swansea for home URC derbies against Dragons and Cardiff before the November international break. They face Harlequins in December, followed by trips to Toulon and a home match against Vannes in January.
Gwilym Evans was named player of the match, praising the team's fast start and ability to match Black Lion's physicality while keeping the ball in play.
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