Bath Rugby concluded their pre-season preparations with an emphatic 53-5 win against a youthful Glasgow Warriors side at Old Anniesland. The visitors, bolstered by the return of several internationals including Finn Russell, established control early on to build a 22-0 lead by half-time.
Bath’s first half saw tries from Bernard van der Linde and Joe Cokanasiga, complemented by a brace from Santi Carreras. The team displayed robust defence and effective ball handling, forcing Glasgow into multiple errors in testing weather conditions.
Despite rotating their squad in the second half, Bath continued to dominate. Cam Redpath registered two tries, Bernard van der Linde secured his second, while Ollie Lawrence and Claudius Wheeler also crossed the try line. Glasgow mustered a solitary try through Alex Bryden, but the visitors maintained their superiority throughout.
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The match showcased Bath’s physicality and tactical prowess. A standout moment came early in the game when Finn Russell’s clever chip-kick was expertly collected by Carreras for the opening score. Bath’s pack exerted significant pressure, turning over possession and creating scoring opportunities.
By full-time, Bath had secured their third victory from four pre-season matches. The comprehensive win offers a strong platform as they prepare for the upcoming competitive fixtures, highlighting the squad’s depth and fitness ahead of the season’s start.