Wales, by contrast, totalled 14 points from the boots of fly-half Stephen Jones and centre James Hook, the latter's late drop-goal giving Wales breathing space as Italy pressed in the final quarter.

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Biggar restored the Ospreys' 11-point advantage by knocking over a simple penalty three minutes later and could have added a drop-goal soon after but the fly-half chose to pass to Hook, who badly miscued his attempt.

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It was a big let-off for Gloucester and they soon had two more as the Ospreys failed to make the most of their early dominance, with Hook missing with a drop-goal and a penalty.

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Lee Byrne was halted just short of the line after a fine run and the ball eventually came to Hook, who succeeded with his second attempt at a drop-goal.

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The Ospreys had the better of the opening period and Hook missed an early chance to give them the lead, sending a drop-goal wide.

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