Ospreys impressed on their first outing at their temporary home in Bridgend as they swept aside Zebre Parma with a 24-0 convincing win.
Mark Jones’ side will be based at the Brewery Field this season while St Helen’s in Swansea is being redeveloped and even a small but noisy crowd of 4,519 created an arguably better atmosphere than the often empty stands of Swansea.com Stadium.
“I grew up here so I love playing here,” said Bridgend-born Dewi Lake, who captained Ospreys.
“We have had some very memorable wins here over the last couple of years and this one certainly goes up there.
“To nil a team like Zebre, who had started the season as quickly as they had, is excellent for us.”
Wales forward James Ratti, one of the try-scorers, says the players are enjoying their new surroundings.
“The atmosphere was great, it’s becoming a little mini cauldron for us,” he said.
“We have the fans right on top of us and now it’s always a good experience playing here.”