And Hewat believes their performance at Kingston Park hinted at better times being around the corner.

BBC: London Irish can finish strongly - Peter Hewat

Peter Hewat converted and went on to add another three points after the Ospreys were caught offside.

BBC: London Irish 23-19 Ospreys

But they did not secure it until the eighth minute of injury time, when full-back Hewat crossed.

BBC: Treviso 11-24 London Irish