The Ospreys opened their European Challenge Cup campaign with a bonus-point 39-7 victory over Black Lion in Georgia.
Mark Jones' side were comfortable winners, with several players standing out in the performance.
Backline ratings
Lewis Edwards scored 7 on debut, showing assured handling and a strong kicking game before exiting with an injury after the hour mark. Luke Morgan earned 8, scoring twice and constantly threatening out wide, while Owen Watkin (8) provided calm decision-making in both defence and attack.
Lalakai Foketi (8) impressed with his footwork and offloading, and Iestyn Hopkins (8) was solid under the high ball. Lawson Creighton (7) had a patchy start but grew into the game, while Reuben Morgan-Williams (8) controlled the tempo and delivered a cracking pass for Lloyd's try, making a strong case for Wales selection.
Forward pack ratings
Steffan Thomas (6) carried well but struggled at the scrum. Lewis Lloyd (8) was all-action, leading carries and tackles and scoring a deserved try. Ben Warren (6) won an early scrum penalty but lost the scrum battle later. Lewis Jones (6) was solid, and Ryan Smith (7) worked effectively before being rested after 50 minutes.
Huw Sutton (7) scored a well-deserved try, while Gwilym Evans (9) was the standout, breaking from his own half and scoring from a driving maul. Morgan Morse (8) showed confidence with footwork, power, and offloads throughout.
Replacement impact
Among the replacements, Kian Hire (7) forced his way over for a first Ospreys try, Morgan Morris (7) carried with purpose, and Luke Davies (7) kept up the tempo. Efan Daniel, Cameron Jones, Ben Roberts, Harri Wilde, and Evardi Boshoff all contributed after coming on.
