In a highly anticipated match, the Ospreys faced off against Montpellier in the Challenge Cup, but Dewi Lake was notably absent from the lineup. His lack of presence was felt by fans and players alike in this crucial fixture.
Match Overview
The Ospreys’ team featured key players, including captain Walsh and standout performers like Morgan-Williams and Cokanasiga. The starting lineup was as follows:
- Nagy
- Kasende
- Watkin
- Cokanasiga
- Conbeer
- Walsh (captain)
- Morgan-Williams
- S Thomas
- L Lloyd
- Henry
- R Davies
- Fender
- de Witt
- G Evans
- Morris
On the bench, the Ospreys had several replacements ready to step in if needed:
- Daniel
- C Jones
- Hire
- L Jones
- Moriarty
- Morse
- Hardy
- Hopkins
Montpellier’s Lineup
Montpellier also brought a strong team to the match, which included:
- Taofifenua
- Ducros
- Darmon
- Cadot
- Rates
- Hogg
- Bernadet
- Welsch (captain)
- Uelese
- Tolofua
- Tauleigne
- Uhila
- Becognee
- Masibaka
- Gleeson
Montpellier’s substitutes included:
- Akrab
- Erdocio
- Hounkpatin
- DuGuid
- Shand
- Baraer
- Coly
- Tangata
Match Officiating
The match was officiated by Federico Vedovelli from Italy, supported by assistants Franco Rosella and Luca Bisetto. The television match official was Stefano Roscini, also from Italy.
While Dewi Lake’s absence in the Ospreys’ squad was a significant point of discussion, both teams were well-prepared for a competitive match that highlighted top rugby talent in the Challenge Cup.
