Bath Rugby showcased their strength and skill to claim a hard-earned 39-24 win against Edinburgh Rugby at the Hive Stadium. The triumph paves the way for the English team to compete for their second title of the season, following their victory in the Premiership Rugby Cup and their leading position in the Gallagher Premiership.
All six of Bath’s tries were courtesy of their forwards, with Sam Underhill, Tom Dunn (2), Alfie Barbeary, Niall Annett, and Guy Pepper displaying exceptional performance. Finn Russell added three conversions and a penalty, contributing significantly to the team’s success.
Bath’s dominance in crucial aspects of the game, such as the breakdown, scrum, and lineout, created a solid foundation for their victory. Despite a spirited effort from Edinburgh, including tries from Mosese Tuipulotu and Ali Price, along with a penalty try and additional points from Ross Thompson, Bath’s relentless display of power, especially from their bench, ultimately wore down their opponents.
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Having secured their place in the final, Bath will make their first European final appearance in 11 years. They are poised to face either Lyon or Racing 92 on Friday, May 23 at the Principality Stadium, marking a significant milestone in their journey.
Throughout the intense match, Bath endured early pressure, with Edinburgh missing key opportunities to score early points. However, Bath capitalized on these missed chances and quickly took control of the game, showcasing their determination and prowess on the field.
Bath’s remarkable performance underscored their determination to secure a spot in the final, demonstrating their prowess and resilience against Edinburgh’s spirited efforts.
Edinburgh Rugby: 15. Wes Goosen, 14. Darcy Graham, 13. Matt Currie, 12. James Lang, 11. Harry Paterson, 10. Ross Thompson, 9. Ali Price, 1. Pierre Schoeman, 2. Ewan Ashman, 3. D’arcy Rae, 4. Sam Skinner, 5. Grant Gilchrist (c), 6. Jamie Ritchie, 7. Hamish Watson, 8. Magnus Bradbury
Bath Rugby: 15. Tom de Glanville, 14. Joe Cokanasiga, 13. Cameron Redpath, 12. Will Butt, 11. Will Muir, 10. Finn Russell, 9. Ben Spencer (c), 1. Beno Obano, 2. Tom Dunn, 3. Will Stuart, 4. Quinn Roux, 5. Charlie Ewels, 6. Guy Pepper, 7. Sam Underhill, 8. Miles Reid
Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)
Assistant Referees: Ludovic Cayre (Fra), Craig Evans (Wal)
TMO: Eric Gauzins (Fra)