Another week, another rip-roaring West Country derby. This time, though, it was an increasingly rampant Bath who headed home with the bragging rights after recovering from an 11-point deficit to collect an eight-try victory and their highest points tally against their neighbours in the fabled history of this fixture.
In addition to two close-range tries for prop Beno Obano, Bath’s success was based on their better decision-making, breakdown superiority and surer execution under pressure. Ted Hill and Ollie Lawrence were outstanding and there was a visible desire to atone for the disappointing home loss to Bristol at the Rec last Saturday. Six second-half tries also further underlined the quality of their bench resources.
