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Can Calvisano register their first win of this year’s Heineken Cup? They come up against Ospreys at their compact Centro Sportivo San Michele ground in Calvisano, and with have the whole of Italy cheering them on.
So far this term they have faced the might of Stade Francais, and English champions Sale Sharks. So far this season they have a minus 13 try count, but can they change their fortunes with a win against the Welsh side?
Ospreys have a tremendous squad, packing with international class – but so far this season they have often failed to gel on the day, and this will be a tricky trip to Italy for them.
- 26/09/1998 14:30
Justin Marshall scored twice as the Ospreys sealed their biggest win in the Heineken Cup against Calvisano.
The former All Black opened the flood gates after just two minutes as the Ospreys helped themselves to their highest score with a record eight tries against the Italian minnows.
Shane Williams also scored twice while Huw Bennett, James Hook, Sonny Parker and Lee Byrne also joined in the try blitz at Stadio Comunale San Michele.
That secured maximum points for the Ospreys and got them back on track following defeat to Stade Francias last time out.
The Ospreys welcome Calvisano to the Liberty Stadium next Friday night but will be favourites to go top of pool Three after this emphatic performance.
They had the bonus point in the bag after just 32 minutes following a devastating start despite the loss of British Lion Ryan Jones to a stomach bug on the morning of the game.
Alun Wyn Jones provided the link as Marshall went over after just 125 seconds before the Ospreys scrum stole the second, shoving their opponents off their own ball for Williams to dart over in the corner. Hook converted both early tries.
Huw Bennett crashed over for his second try in a week following a devastating lineout drive before Gavin Henson put Hook through for the bonus point score.
Williams revelled as Calvisano tired, creating one try for Sonny Parker just before half-time before spinning out of the clutches of three defenders early in the second half.
Marshall grabbed his second before man of the match Ian Evans showed remarkable kicking skills for a 6ft 8ins lock, chipping over the defence for Byrne to score. Calvisano hit back late on through Alessandro Zanni and Roland de Marigny after the Ospreys rung the changes but it was mission complete for the visitors.
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