Half-back duo Reuben Morgan-Williams and Dan Edwards the protagonists, guiding Ospreys to a thrilling win against Stormers in Bridgend.
A try and two assists for the former and 20 points for the latter in a scintillating display from Booth’s side who bounced back from last weekend’s disappointing defeat against the Dragons in Newport with style.
Scrum-half and player-of-the-match Morgan-Williams on his 100th appearance would be outstanding with ball in hand, while fly-half Edwards’ performance surely would have caught the eye of watching Wales coach Warren Gatland.
Captain Jac Morgan also went over for the Ospreys who sealed the win and the bonus point with a late penalty try.
Wales locks James Ratti and Adam Beard would also be standout performers on a night where the Ospreys announced themselves as genuine top-eight contenders.
Stormers scored tries through wing Leolin Zas and powerful lock JD Schickerling, but Ospreys would hold on to gain their first victory of the season.
A delighted Booth would laud his sides display and never-say-die attitude against the South African outfit.
“We needed the game last week to get the rust out and bits and pieces. We showed tonight that we are a good team,” said Booth.
“We have an incredibly tough block against top-eight opposition and with the resources we have to go and do that is important. It shows our never-say-die attitude which has been an epidemic since I have been here.
“Reuban [Morgan-Williams] was an absolute standout performer. We are a tight team, and we enjoy people achieving. It is a reflection on our group.
“Often when you celebrate a milestone, 100 [appearances] for him, it doesn’t go your way.
“To see him deliver a performance like that in a very big game in front of his family is very special and I’m really delighted for him.
“I think after last week, which was very disappointing we got taught a lesson.
“Sport teaches you that when you have any opportunity to kill someone off, anyone in this league, you must do that.
“At half-time, the players had another gear and one with precision. We had a couple of key points [brought up] and I thought we actioned them and that made the difference in the game.
“The irony is today we were potentially in the same boat, but we came up with the answers this time. To go and then get the bonus point as well is a fantastic outcome.
“Ultimately, in my time here what it has been about is understanding what we are trying to do, being fit and prepared, and consistently doing both.
“The sign of a good team is one that learns quickly and today and all week we bounced back and came in with a spring in our step despite the disappointment.
“Now it is about winning with a bit more style and being a bit more ruthless because that is what top-eight teams do.”
