Morgan snatches win for Ospreys as Tipuric returns

Ospreys ..........31 Northampton 24
By SAM JACKSON

Luke Morgan’s 77th minute try proved the difference as Northampton Saints ended their preseason with a narrow defeat in south Wales.
Justin Tipuric played just under an hour on his return from a shoulder injury sustained at the start of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa 14 months ago.
The flanker showed little sign of rust with a typically industrious performance.
Despite the loss, Northampton coach Matt Ferguson was upbeat about the men in Black, Green and Gold’s preparations for the new season.
“There was a real mixed bag...

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