Lions score five second-half tries to beat Ospreys

The Lions beat Ospreys 35-19 at Ellis Park on October 3, 2026, scoring five second-half tries to turn a 12-10 halftime deficit into a United Rugby Championship victory. The result gave the Johannesburg side a bonus-point win in the teams’ second round match, according to match reports. Ospreys had taken the lead just before halftime after centre Keiran Williams scored and hooker Efan Daniel crossed from a driving maul. Dan Edwards converted both tries. The visitors led by two points at the break despite the Lions’ early penalty from flyhalf Chris Smith and a first-half try by wing Erich Cronje, converted by Smith. The Lions regained the lead soon after the restart when hooker PJ Botha scored from a maul. Replacement Morne Brandon added another try from a similar set piece, and fullback Boeta Chamberlain crossed to secure the fourth try needed for a bonus point. Kelly Mpeku then scored twice as the hosts extended their advantage. Ospreys flyhalf Edwards was shown a yellow card for a high tackle around the hour mark, leaving the visitors temporarily down to 14 players.