Leinster v Ospreys Scrum V Live

The Grand Slam is in the bag and it is beginning to sink in.

magnitude of the weekend is huge. I am very fortunate and lucky to be

involved in three now. Each one of them has been pretty special.

time to reflect will come. We are now back into the RaboDirect Pro12.

There is no better game to get back into. The challenge is huge. It

should be a wonderful encounter. also be testing. Brian O'Driscoll

returns in his first game since the World Cup. There will be another

thorn in the Ospreys side in the shape of a World Cup winner. But be

Ospreys are bolstered by a number of grand-slam winners. They are up

against the team they beat to win the title in 2010. And back up the

ground where they did it. And they are both in the mix for this year's

title. Leinster are the runaway leaders. They are on a 20 match

Good evening and welcome to the programme. I am joined by Martyn

Williams and Robert Jones. Let's have a look at the Ospreys

starting line up this evening. They have four grand-slam winners in the

bench if required. This is a crucial period. Absolutely. The

trophy is in the cupboard, it is all about the domestic game now. It

is about regional rugby. The guys returning have a job of work to do.

It is important that they helped the Ospreys stay in contention.

None of them have played a huge amount of rugby during the Six

Nations. They will be desperate to get on the field. But it is about

the domestic competition and helping the region to achieve

success. How difficult is it go to slip back into the domestic side

and domestic matters? It can be difficult. With the Grand Slam

pressure and the build-up, but there are a lot of guys that have

not played much rugby. It is a great occasion for them as well. It

is what you want as a player. To play in such a great atmosphere in

Dublin. We had wondered who would fill your boots when you retired

from that number jersey -- number 7 jersey for Wales. Justin Tipuric is

playing tonight. He took his opportunity in Dublin. He was

outstanding. He started out -- against Italy and his skills were

pretty phenomenal for an open side. He has a big future added will be

an interesting battle between him and Sam Warburton over the next few

- next few years. Different players but it is good for Wales. They have

different options. One man is making a return tonight, he is the

heartbeat of this Leinster side and it is a man back Leinster --

Leinster's title boasts. And we have a couple of stars on the

touchline in Dublin as well. Thank you very much. It is an official

sell-out this evening. A police Fergus McFadden in the

centre is the -- the only returning player from the Six Nations for

Ireland. But they also have the return of Brian O'Driscoll in the

centre and also Brad Thorn, the All Blacks second row set -- legend.

think the whole of Irish rugby public is waiting for Brian

O'Driscoll to return. The medical staff have done a superb job. They

were very busy saying it was his decision. He is happy to come back

and wants to get back into the game. Brad Thorn is a serious guy and a

serious signing. A lot of players - - teams around the world would have

wanted him. He is in Leicester to do a job. Welsh language commentary

on the red button as usual. Let's gain third, a huge game on the back

of the Six Nations. -- first against third. The first mistake

and Leicester looking to take advantage immediately. They have at

least the penalty coming as Yes, all be talking the dressing

room about a strong start. Tom Smith with the initial error.

Justin Tipuric giving away the exert right from the off. No time

to settle down at all. Brian O'Driscoll, 117 caps for Ireland.

And after missing out on the Six Nations for the first time in years,

he will be wanting to fish with a start for Leinster. They are off to

a three-point lead. He just kept it inside the left-hand upright. The

task was difficult for the Ospreys added becomes even more so within a

Biggar, that is a good hanging restart. It gives the forwards

fullback. Ashley Beck would be have got. It is the hooker, in

bouncing off the walls, but they have just gone three points down

after a minute. This is exactly the start that Leinster would have

wanted. It gives the crowd something to cheer about. The

Ospreys know they have a Hill to climb. There is a breeze favouring

Leinster, particularly when the ball goes high above the stand.

has not quite been the heat wave we understand you have had back in

Cardiff at least this afternoon. It has been a pleasant day but a good

deal cloudier and a couple of degrees colder. We will see what

part the wind has to play as the game continues. Leinster certainly

get the first typical Brian O'Driscoll run. How many times have

we seen that little angle? The little drop off. Alun Wyn Jones

drops it -- knocks on. That is a second blow for Leinster. -- second

Peter Fitzgibbon of Ireland is the the second row for the Ospreys. It

will be a challenge for them to get up for this the current -- this

game. But they are against Bradley the blind side for Dan Biggar.

Fitzgerald just as enough. That was an excellent piece of turnover ball

for the Ospreys. Good contribution from Dan Biggar. It looked a very

dangerous break. He sees the space and an intelligent kick. Not

looking for the touchline, looking to build the pressure. It has

worked out very nicely. The Ospreys have the bonus of the throw-in as

well. Richard Hibbard is the one in That is once, Peter -- says Peter

Fitzgibbon. They will have to use -- Dan Biggar has a drop goal for

nothing and even though that one has gone wide, they will come back

yellow cards in the game for slow ball at the moment. He was rightly

back level. And in fairness, it has been a good reply after the early

as you would care it to be. Just a couple of empty seats up in the

gods and that is where Dan Biggar is aiming. Thanks to Dan Biggar's

boot, the Ospreys are back on level terms. Sweetly struck. That is his

it and he is the one who wants to wins on the trot in all

competitions. Last time they lost was here and that is surprising in

itself, Glasgow the winners back in September. That is even more

been lost and it is a chance for the Ospreys to keep ball in hand.

Richard Fussell steaming about side Justin Tipuric. Bat is the kind of

half a chance that the Ospreys need to capitalise on it in a place like

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really aware of where hears. -- Couldn't tell who was responsible.

We see so many scrums going down on the engage. Brad Thorn, an All

Black. Half the season in Japan, then over here for free mums. --

quick take. Advantage being played. Ryan Jones bowls are about Isaac

Boss -- bowls over. McFadden is going for the post. The signal the

referee gave it was for not releasing a tackled player, which

you have to do. Fergus McFadden, 67 points for Leinster in the league

before this evening. He pulled about one! -- at about one!

Fotuali'i thinks about the quick one. Fergus McFadden is back from

Six Nations duty. A lot of players are not back yet. You can see why

they are top at the moment, they are strong even without all their

players not back. Madigan on the loop. It is therefore Isaac Boss. -

lense the scrum. -- Leinster. is the hit on O'Driscoll. He is

getting stuck in there. A strong runner, he is showing that he is up

for the close-quarter stuff. He needs to straighten and give a

contention. It is on that side of the scrum. Paul James and Nathan

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White there. Auva'a over the gain- landed. He may receive a few more

before the night is out. It isn't a bad tactic. 20 next month, Eli

Walker. That is a great grammar by the Ospreys. -- a great a scrum or

impressive. McFadden was isolated. They got it back in time. A free

ball. Leinster will settle for a scrum. Bishop does well there. You

are right, the guys in this Leinster pack are sharing the

workload. Just getting to the end of the first quarter. 3-3. Dropping,

that is clearly indicated by Peter Fitzgibbon. Two penalties on the

are carrying, someone like George Stowers has to be there for the

through from McFadden. Let's go down to pitch-side. A couple of

penalties against the Ospreys, you don't agree with that. I have to

say, it looks like Nathan White is going in with a bent back. To me,

it is the Leinster tight-head who is going down. You don't see that

very often in scrums these days? not at all. They are on the far

side from us, they can see exactly what's going on. I'll take his word

has been turned over. They are looking for position downfield, but

it is straight into the hands of Hanno Dirksen. A change of tactics.

Tom Smith is underneath it. Well taken by Ian Madigan. A really good

up and under. The chase was poor. That is a big book from that bad

end. A huge kick! -- that is a big boots from a McFadden. That was not

down to the wing. That was immaculate timing. Shane Williams

is part of the backroom staff. They are looking to the future. Ryan

Jones at the front. A good delivery to Fotuali'i. Nicely done. That

very well retrieved. That is a humdinger. It did come off his hand.

that kick from hand. I am not sure whether Fergus McFadden is renowned

for kicking penalties from his own can cheer all right! That is some

kick from Fergus McFadden. Take note, Ospreys. They should have the

wind in the second half. We have had 25 minutes. What have you made

of Brad Thorn? He looks as if he is here to do some work, not over here

as a jolly. Is it going to happen more? I think it is. It will help

plug gaps in the European Cup. have not mentioned the word -- the

Grand Slam yet. You while breaking up there. -- are. I am sure he will

be reminding him every time he meets in from now until the end of

Boss. Certainly Leinster are making good use of the breeze. It may be

damage limitation to live - to a certain extent in the first half.

If it is, playing into the wind, you're handling has to be secured

because you will be carrying a lot. the elbow for Dan Biggar. Matthew

the back of two defeat, against Ulster and the one at home to

Glasgow. That will have been particularly painful to them. The

Leinster boys not involve this evening, back after Six Nations

duty. Giving moral support from the first half remaining. Not be best

off throws by Isaac Boss. -- not days are getting longer. Even more

so after this weekend, of course. Richard Fussell, again just a

little bit narrow. The referee was playing advantage anyway. It is

Luke Fitzgerald who came in from the side. And that is a bonus for

the Ospreys. I wonder if this is within distance. He will give it a

shot anyway. Dan Biggar has had a goal, Richard Hibbard is being

patched up. Maybe he has gone off. Scott Baldwin has come on. Scott

Baldwin, the 24-year-old. From The distance was not a problem. But

it never looked good. That is Bishop. He did well. He is a strong

first half. The Ospreys still very much in touch. Richard off at best

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Richard Fussell would be offload to Ospreys. But an illegal steel. --

steal. Justin Tipuric is the one that has been singled out by the

referee. It is hard work. It is a lot easier if you can start taking

Ian Madigan. His 7th league try of the season. That was not the way

that Leinster had meant it but they would take it all night long.

Madigan does very well. He takes a chance and runs hard. A bounce is

friendly for him. The defence is standing still. Very hard for Hanno

Dirksen to read the angle. Once he is through the gap, it is a sick --

simple step that takes him on the outside. Greater awareness from Ian

Madigan. But the Ospreys will be gutted to concede that try, not

long before half-time. We have been saying how good their first defence

the traps! Fergus McFadden had to keep his wits about him. He had to

rush a little bit but he did the job. Was that great opportunism by

Ian Madigan or the Ospreys lacking? Greater awareness. The ball was

lost in the old best line-out. Ian Madigan trusted himself and went

for the ball. It was a good opportunity. It worked out for him.

The Ospreys are not doing much wrong. They are in the game. But

they have to keep in touch on the scoreboard. Wales were in touch in

the game against Ireland a few rectify things in the final minutes

free kick to the Ospreys but it has been reset. The Leinster tight-head

is a Munster, isn't he? -- monster. Paul James is doing a job on the

loose head for the Ospreys. He is a big lump of a guy you. But it does

not always help being tall in the right shoulder dropping and turning

time, except that in the mind of Dan Biggar. It made him snatch at

it. He needs to get that rhythm the Ospreys. They needed that. It

is nice to get something back on the board. It is a ten-point gap at

the moment. They will be thinking, it is the 10. Breeze? Richard

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Hibbard returns to the fray. No That kick almost came off. A good

defence. Double hit on Fotuali'i. But the scrum-half is safely

Leinster. Aggressive defence, forcing the Ospreys backwards. It

has also slowed down. It is being played at a very pedestrian pace.

That is a bit long maybe. Madigan's line. The crowd was not

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build up a bit of pace. Just over spot a bit of space. -- McFadden.

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WHISTLE BLOWS. A penalty. Ospreys should be happy enough to put the

ball out to play. They do just that. They will be fairly happy at their

first-half performance. They gave that tried to Ian Madigan, that

means Leinster have a ten-point means Leinster have a ten-point

lead. The Ospreys haven't done much wrong,

explain your thinking? They just have to retain possession. They are

kicking away the loose ball, they have to build up and retain

possession. Ospreys have to keeping going, and not lose faith. -- keeps

it going. That try came out a chance, it was not planned. They

have to keep going. The Ospreys scrum is doing well? They are. They

should capitalise on it. The line- out is working well. A Grand Slam

out is working well. A Grand Slam start for Leinster.

It was a story of the bid. Ian Madigan pounced on that loose ball.

-- be their boots. Let's look at -- be their boots. Let's look at

the stats. A strange first half. don't think we have seen more than

a three or four phases. It has been disappointing. There are some

quality players out there. There has been no flow to the game. Both

sides want to play rugby. It is a case of being far more patient in

the second half. McFadden has been a fairly prominent with the ball in

hand and kicking. Very much so. Territory has gone his way. He had

a breeze behind him. His goal- kicking has been exceptional. It is

important to get every opportunity that comes your way. What has been

your impression of that first half? You are seeing a classic game where

players are coming back from the Six Nations. It is what you expect,

it has been disappointing. It has been difficult to get any

continuity. Just one try in that continuity. Just one try in that

half, some opportunism. They have an option here. They had an

opportunity to go for possession. I haven't reacted quickly. -- Bay

haven't reacted. Their strength is usually their reaction to the ball.

It is a poor try to give away. Martin, you have been looking at

some of the unsung heroes in the pack. Ire picked up Richardt

Strauss. -- I have picked up. He has put his body on the line. Good

technique. Those are the kind of things that people might not see,

and not get the plaudits for. you very much. As usual, Scrum V is

kicking off the sporting weekend. It is a good time to be a Welsh

play at this moment in time. When you have consistency of selection,

it gives players conference. You can see why they go on and win

games. That is absolutely phenomenal. It is an amazing

feeling, I have been out on the streets of Cardiff, and I

appreciate what it means to the people of Wales. They will be

reflecting on the Grand Slam tonight at nine o'clock. Tomorrow,

it is the Cardiff Blues against Scarlet. -- against the Scarlets.

Sport Relief is under way in. On Sunday you can get involved, you

cannot run six miles alongside some famous faces. There are events in

Cardiff Bay and all over the country.

Time to reflect on that grand-slam. How do you think it compares to

2005? It is up there. It is unbelievably hard to win a Grand

Slam. It is such a young side, it was a great effort. I was there

with you in the stadium, the atmosphere was incredible, the

level of support and Norway's, and the party afterwards. There were

some sore heads when the boys turn up for training on Monday. --

turned up. The boys would have felled 10 ft-tall running out of

that tunnel. It was a great way to finish off the campaign. Warren

Gatland is not a man to rest on his laurels, he knows he has a tough

challenge in Australia. Are Wales good enough to go down and win a

Test series? I think they are. The self-belief is there. They have the

Barbarians game beforehand. They may have one side preparing for

that game, and one fine down under. -- and one side Flying Down Under.

It is a hard place to go. Warren Gatland is being spoken of for the

British Lions job, is he the man to lead them down under? I think so.

He has had success whether he has gone. -- where they he has gone.

You can't really see any other candidates. Let's go back to the

touchline, and speak to the boys. They are not quite ready! Are you

there? Wales are going to Australia, you have been there three times,

how difficult will that be? It is a very long tour. It is going to be

long and hard. It gets the game out there, guys will want to be playing,

the tests will be competitive. Wales have managed to create this

team, so they will have to do it again on this tour. What about

Warren Gatland as British Lions coach? He is a shoo-in. There is

nobody else put in their hand up. - - putting. If the disappears from

the international scene is will have an effect. It depends who will

step into Bhagat. Wales have put a lot of attention in to read. -- who

will step into that gap. It is very much play driven in Wales at the

moment. -- player driven. What about if he picks an Englishman is

survey Welshman? You can't always picked on native country. That is

something that happens. There is death only some players put in

their hands up. -- there are definitely players put in their

hands up. Let's hope for a great second half.

The players are on their way back get in touch by a Twitter.

No changes to the line-out from the first half. Leo Cullen has been

absent since January. Brian O'Driscoll back for the first time

are that operation on his shoulder positively. A ten-point deficit.

The ball has caught slightly on the breeze. Nobody was really claiming

it. That is possession that the Fitzgerald. He takes the get.

Support is arriving, and the ball is stolen by the Ospreys. The

support did not come quickly enough. That breezes coming in handy. The -

- that breeze is coming in handy. little step, and then he's in

the turnover. Great recovery. can see what Fitzgerald was doing.

He was not looking for the miracle ball. He just wanted to hang on and

needed the support. But it was was it? Yes. Dan Biggar was outside

of the 22. That has put the Ospreys under pressure. I do not know why

he did battle for the past. -- not Ospreys hand. And then Tom Smith

picked it up from an offside position. It was good work. They

challenged well. There is the hand and it is forward. Became of Paul

James. That is instinctive and you think, is that really worth

three points? Not that one. middle once again. He is kicking

very well are, indeed. At the moment, he is kicking Leicester

towards victory. -- a Leinster. Ospreys have a lot of work to do

now. Jonathan Sexton is a spectator this evening. No doubt appreciated

the kicking skills of Fergus They are never going to use it out

composure and keep their shape. -- the phases well initially. Bishop

manages to twirl his way out of the tackle. Aled Jones appears on the

other side of the field. -- Alun through a lot of work in this

particular build-up. It has been start. Up comes the flying defence,

on the blind side for Hanno Dirksen, only trouble when you are carrying

ball. The forwards on occasion go to ground too easily. You get

defenders flopping over the top. Down he goes. They do not go for

the ball these days, just crouch over the ball. They cannot be

driven off it. And then they go for the pick off. The sooner the IRB do

something about the tackle area, be the scrum and the breakdown. Good

by Richard Fussell. He looks around for. Is it turned over by Leinster?

It is still there for the Ospreys. Fantastic work from Richard Fussell.

Really well gathered. In amongst a lot of traffic, most of it his own.

It is frustrating to watch, even going to be the first receiver

you did feel that the Ospreys had the bit between their teeth. That

is the best we have seen from them, concerted number of phases and a

period of pressure on Leinster. Three points may feel like a scant

reward but they needed some points on the board. An easy trip over for

Dan Biggar. The Ospreys's first points of the second half. Just

about 10 minutes of the second half Surely offside. Got to be. It is on

its way back to Antoni Imiela -- the referee. That is a great try by

the Ospreys. That is a magnificent try. What a strike that is. Yes,

they will take the penalty and get straight back down there and get

what should be seven points. Great hands from Ashley Beck. The past

puts him on the outside. -- pass. He time that well. He fills it

George Stowers. That was a very important try indeed. It brings the

Ospreys are concerned. They really are back in striking distance.

Great start to the second half. What are you doing different be?

have tidied up our general game. Can you keep it going? I certainly

hope so. We want to contain and keep building. We will see where we

are in 10 minutes. It has been a brilliant reply from

the Ospreys after the early McFadden penalty. Leinster know

they have a game on their hands and they are playing into the wind as

well. But he would not have thought They were just standing off.

Ryan Jones, his appetite not diminished at all this evening --

season. But that is the danger. Great tactics from the Leinster

defence. One man going in and into Jonathan Sexton's shoes this

evening. He has featured in 15 of their 17 games so far. The cavalry

are waiting for Leinster. Are they going to take the line-out first?

The changes being made now. Brad Thorn is going. The applause for

Brad Thorn at the end of his first outing in Leicester colours. --

his first game back will have to midfield for Fergus McFadden.

more defending to do. Just short of the try-line. From that angle it

doesn't look like he's got the ball to ground. REFEREE: not grounded.

Not over the line. Good defending from the Ospreys there. Peter

Fitzgibbon was badly positioned. -- Ospreys. Just short of the try-line.

Desperate stuff from the Ospreys great offence. How long can they

hold out for? This time or they think it has come. -- this time

they think it has come. The referee will go upstairs. Interesting.

Interesting. It is Ashley Beck coming in. There's the ball.

Leinster are already back in their own half. No evidence that it has

gone down. It is inconclusive, but is it enough? I fancy he is going

to do this. -- he is going to give this. REFEREE: may try. -- can no

try. The fans are disappointed. Ashley Beck, stand up and be

applauded. He came in, the arm was under the ball. Brian O'Driscoll's

night is done. The pressure continues from Leinster. Can they

hold out again? Quickly taken by Isaac Boss. A penalty is coming.

There is a man down hurt. Ed looks like a bad one. -- it looks. It is

Jamie Hagan. He is in a serious bit of pain. We will go back to the

pitch side. Some great defence there. You have to say, fair dues.

Going back to Ospreys try, they have found some weakness in

Leinster. Adam Jones, our Grand Slam prop is on, what difference

will be made? Will he make? He will give them some quality. Leinster

have to do exactly what they did in the start of the first half.

James King is coming on for George Stowers. Let's hope this is not a

serious injury to Jamie Hagan. Ian Madigan with a great opportunist

try. Great combination from the Ospreys backs. George Stowers goes

over. I suppose the Ospreys have as good a record as anyone against

Leinster, they have won three of their last four. Sport Wales is on

after. We will see you at 6:10pm in Cardiff tomorrow. On Sunday we will

look back at all of the weekend's action. That is 6:30pm on Sunday.

Sam Walton will be one of those featured. -- Sam Warburton. Looking

back at the Six Nations campaign. That is not something we will tire

of doing. We have three had the three Grand Slams, some champagne

rugby in 2005, it is a different thing when the expectation is on,

and it was a hard-fought campaign. I thought the game in France was

absolutely absorbing. That campaign has brought a nation alive. This

year, in every game, they had selection difficulties, they won

games in different ways, they have to put up with different

combinations, different selection problems, some wonderful strength

in depth, and the last game to the Fide -- and the last game, there

was a lot more kicking, the ends justified the means. The one thing

we have been worried about is when always someone coming through. That

has happened this year. There have been some great cameos, some great

strength in depth. They have had a plan B. They had the meanest

defence in the championship. It was a wonderful campaign. Talking about

strength in depth, you were seen Brian O'Driscoll there, -- you saw,

they have some great strength in depth here. There is a lot of

strength in depth, they have great ambition, a great set-up. Sean

Cronin, a replacement hooker, he was a regular feature in the Irish

squad. Our best wishes go out to Jamie Hagan, who is being

stretchered off the field. The replacement is being replaced, Jack

McGrath is coming on. Some sympathetic applause from the crowd.

We wish him a speedy recovery. Always disconcerting for the

players when you have a long delay, especially for the Leinster team,

because it is one of their team- sensible thing to do is to go for

the points. The Ospreys would be back within a kick anyway. This to

put it beyond a try. Fergus McFadden, dependable as ever.

Ospreys will be frustrated by that penalty. I wonder whether the

referee felt the try was awarded, say -- be tried wasn't awarded,

Sadie gave a penalty. -- so, he gave them a penalty. That has got

the crowd and the team going. It is the little things that can spur 80

month. Every coach will tell you that the restart is important.

Leinster were wanted to retain possession. -- would have wanted to

problem, there is a quarter of the game left. Dominic Ryan did his job.

WHISTLE BLOWS. The penalty is coming. A card as well. REFEREE:

you have lifted him off both legs. A dangerous tackle. I'm quite

mystified by that. You can see the Ospreys players are shaking their

heads. There is the tackle. Is that they front at tip tackle? -- is

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lifted his legs. The legs are in That is one feature of Leinster's

team this evening. They want to get right back down there. That is a

good kick by Iain Heard -- Ian Madigan. Such an influential figure

leaving the field for 10 minutes at this point in the game for the

Ospreys. We will see how it affects is Rhys Webb. He won his first cap

in the Six Nations. He replaces Fotuali'i. I do not like that

yellow card. He was flat on his passes away from danger. Yes,

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business. There is a bit of space. bounces out of his hands. There

could be a chance to cash in. Cross Inn -- crossing. That is unlucky.

He rounded Ryan Jones but it was called for crossing. It is another

very close call indeed. You can see there was a little space there.

Ashley Beck on the loop around. maybe a slight body-check as well!

Certainly did not look good from that angle. The irony is, if he had

held his ground, he might have just done the same job without the

offence. In open play, he can be whether he wants on the field. --

wherever. The ball is safely out of play. That crossing was right in

front of us. It was unlucky. Ryan Jones could not get out of the way.

I think he made a bit of a meal of it, to tell you the truth.

yellow card on Justin Tipuric? did not think there was anything in

it. The legs must have gone up and the yellow card is given. A bit

unfortunate. I still think Leinster are in it. The Ospreys are putting

up a hell of a fight but it seems like every time leads to get an

opportunity, they make the most of were crowned champions two sees as

stirring effort from the Ospreys. row. Ryan Bevington is coming on

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Leinster before moving to Connacht. Bishop, Tom Smith, Richard had bad.

The Ospreys are certainly giving it tonight. It has been slowed down.

Sean Cronin. That is the only other option, if you are not afraid of

losing the ball. Was it knocked on by Ryan Jones? It is just out of

play. If that had bounced more Dirksen would have been in.

Loitering with intent! Just over 10 minutes to go. A converted try

line-out. He has been brought to ground. That is more effective.

dancing. Slow, slow, quick, quick, emerges, much to the frustration of

the Ospreys, the kit goes the other way. -- the kick. Not enough

numbers from the Ospreys. And those guys that to get there are off

their feet quickly. Bat has been a come back downfield. Hanno Dirksen.

Dan Biggar are just looking for position back in the 22. He wants

to keep Leinster pinned back there. That is a good kick in the context

Justin Tipuric, that 10 minutes has flown. It was a quick 10 minutes.

Ian Evans, one of the unsung heroes of Wales's Six Nations. Ryan Jones

goes off. He has put in a good chef, to be fairness. -- shift. It has

drifted infield. Justin Tipuric has missed it. Sean Cronin is the man

with him. And suddenly be Ospreys are right back on their own try

line. That is incredible. The bounce of the ball. They have lost

themselves fully 80 metres. Yes, really impressive from Ryan, the

open-side. Beautifully weighted. But the box kick should have been

recovered. It is amazing. It drifted on the breeze. Just

interpret could not gather. -- Justin Tipuric. All of a sudden,

you while trying to save the game and saved a losing bonus point.

Completely different complexion in certainly got a hit on the second

one. Ryan Bevington doing very well, getting right underneath the tight

are sitting on a losing bonus point at the moment. It has been knocked

on by Fitzgerald. Yes, it was. was their penalty, they get the

throw-in. If they can find territory again from halfway. They

He was facing his own try line. The Ospreys are halfway there. They did

a job on the Leinster a scrum. They have got to hold this won him now.

-- one now. Ryan Bevington very solid again. Nathan White has gone

off. Jack McGrath is very obviously feeling the pressure. The wind is

Glasgow and leading Pieroni. -- Edinburgh. Edinburgh have lost

seven in a row. It could be 80 deceiving as the Dragons look to

get off the bottom. -- it could be in support. Well into the Leinster

22. Sensible play. The defences at has got there, has he? Has he got

to run onto. Has he got the ball down. -- has the got the ball down?

Didn't he do well? He just rolled him over as he is finishing. Did he

get it down? Kevin McLaughlin is there. The referee had a very good

view. I don't think the ball has got to ground. I think it is going

to be held up. Hang on a second! Have either could bat. The bottom

It is a trier. -- it is a try. The crowd are stunned. That is where

the extra few pounds help. Very well done. How is this for

pressure? What they kick for Dan Biggar. -- what a kick. It hit the

top of the post! It's there! The Ospreys have gone ahead! What a

turnaround! Rugby can be a game of fine margins. There is a knock-on

from the restart. Now we have a grandstand finish. Now there is

going to be some pressure. Ospreys can expect the kitchen sink,

and the neighbours's kitchen-sink. Leinster have to give it everything.

The Ospreys have to be disciplined. points will do for Leinster, that

could be a vital try for the Ospreys. The ball comes back for

the Ospreys, they will have the scrum and a chance to clear the

decks. That has won it for the Ospreys. Justin Tipuric with a

vital interception. The crowd are streaming out of the stadium. The

Ospreys just need to put it as a play. -- put it out of play. Should

be the final phase of play. They just need to get the ball out of

play. There is pressure on the scrum. The penalty is there. They

put the ball dead behind the posts. Leinster have lost for the first

time in 21 games. This is a massive victory for the Ospreys.

fantastic way in. -- a fantastic winner for the Ospreys. Richard

Hibbard right at the death, with the conversion from Dan Biggar. The

Ospreys have come away victorious by the smallest of margins.

Ian Madigan with the only try of the first half. The Ospreys struck

back early in the second period. Justin Tipuric saw yellow for this

tackle. Some late drama in Dublin. This is George Stowers try. Then

the late drama. Crashing over the line, the video referee awarding

the try. The ball struck the very tip of the post, before going over,

to seal a dramatic late victory. winning try. Talk us through it.

don't usually get the winner, I'm using knocking people over. Were

you confident that you got it down? I thought so. You were down and out

at one stage? The commitment was second to none. We came back.

struck by Ian Evans at the end. He came on, he was jumping up and

punching the air, that says something about the Ospreys?

can see what that win means they him. Congratulations.

A fantastic last gasp results. That was built on some solid defence?

The first loss in 20 games for Leinster. Look at this defence.

Look at that were great. He comes across and covers every inch of

grass. Back at them out. That was the controversial incident. That

try was not allowed. Congratulations, a fantastic win.

How proud are you of the boys? very proud. A lot of boys have gone

a wake of the International period, but the side becomes quite youthful.

-- goes away for the international period. There is a lot to work on.

We went very convincing in the first half. -- we weren't very

convincing. They showed a lot of tenacity. Have a good night. Banks.

-- thank you very much. The Ospreys came out a different side in the

second half. They got the ball wide. That is a

great pass. Ashley Beck was far more creative in the second half.

He gets involved twice. The timing and delivery of the past. -- pass.

They were far more effective. That opened up more space. Rhys Webb was

lively as well. That set the tone. It helped them to a deserved win.

Things could have gone wrong for the Ospreys. The yellow card shown

to Justin to the -- Justin Tipuric. Was that her heart? I thought it

was very harsh. -- was that harsh? I think he is harshly done by.

There is no way that is a tip tackle. You have to ask if there is

any malice, or any danger. I they think there was. -- I don't do

think there was. Put this into context, a massive win for the

Ospreys. It is a huge win for them. It puts them in the play-off

positions. Briefly, tomorrow's match and put pressure on them. --