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Dylan James

Justin Tipuric's freakish ability leaves fellow players floored and quarter of a million in awe

Justin Tipuric produced a breathtaking try as Ospreys defeated Montpellier in the European Champions Cup, and fellow players and fans still can't get enough of it.

The move starts with Ospreys' Dewi Lake collecting a sloppy knock on by Montpellier's Elliot Stooke. The ball is shifted to replacement Morgan Morris who gets the ball into Tipuric before being flattened.

The talismanic flanker motions to spread the play before producing a marvelous kick-pass into Keelan Giles, which lands nicely for the wing. With the covering full-back haring down on to the speedster, he sticks boot to ball before being ushered into touch.

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Tipuric has the gas to beat Alexandre Becognee to the ball and skillfully collect it while diving in an epic finish.

The commentary team was taken aback by the sublime effort from the British and Irish Lion.

"Maybe a chance to create something here. Tipuric - that's meant for Keelan Giles! Now what about the bounce? It's gone well for Keelan Giles! There's a chance on the inside and Tipuric is after it and Tipuric has scored! What a try," said Martin Gillingham.

"Keelan Giles, the follow up from Justin Tipuric, his hands were magnificent."

"You know it's good when even Toby Booth is smiling. Wow. What a series of play, the skillset on offer. We talk about Justin Tipuric and how good he is and that all court game, but not even I've seen him do a kick like that before." said co-commentator and former Wales Sevens captain Philippa Tuttiett.

The try has become an internet hit, picking up a quarter of a million views on Twitter, as well as 130k on Instagram. You can check out the effort below.

Former players were quick to pass comment on the flanker's ability.

"Who's the player that could play in the most positions?" said rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll.

"Tipuric is class" said former England back-row Tom Wood.

"This (with clapping emoji)" said former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap.

"WHAT A TRY from Ospreys flanker Justin Tipuric in last night's ChampionsCup game vs Montpellier. Tipuric is one of the most skillful players in the game. Youngsters take note." said former Ospreys player Ben John.

Another ex-team-mate, Scott Otten, simply said: "My God!"

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