Bath Rugby Player Ratings After Thrilling 43-41 Champions Cup Quarter-Final Win Over Northampton Saints

Bath Rugby staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 43-41 victory over Northampton Saints in the quarter-final of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup on Friday night, reaching their first semi-final in nearly two decades.

The Saints began aggressively, racing to a 14-0 lead with quick-fire tries from Henry Pollock and Fraser Dingwall. While Bath’s Tom Dunn responded with a sharp quick-tap try, Northampton extended their dominance with tries from Tom Lockett and Josh Kemeny, pushing their lead to 21 points.

Finn Russell ignited Bath’s hopes with a brilliant solo try, but Ollie Sleightholme’s powerful charge for Northampton restored a hefty 21-point gap at 35-14. Bath fought back before halftime with tries from Henry Arundell and Francois van Wyk, trimming the deficit to 9 points.

The second half brought a tense, tactical battle. Despite Fin Smith adding a penalty for the Saints, Kepu Tuipulotu’s maul try and Russell’s precise conversion narrowed the gap to just five points. The fly-halves exchanged penalties, keeping the margin tight until a decisive late try from Ted Hill clinched the win for Bath at 43-41.

Here’s a detailed look at the individual player performances from Bath:

Tom de Glanville – 6 Back at fullback, De Glanville showcased some attacking flair but was occasionally caught out defensively in challenging positions.
Henry Arundell – 8 Electric and physical, Arundell’s speed and aggressive carries provided critical momentum during Bath’s comeback.
Ollie Lawrence – 6 A slow defensive start allowed breaches, but Lawrence improved in the second half, making key turnovers and impactful carries despite lacking his usual explosiveness.
Cameron Redpath – 6 Solid defensive hits added grit to his game, though he was beaten defensively on crucial occasions. His attacking linkage, particularly the assist to Arundell, was effective.
Will Muir – 5 Decent under the high ball but his narrow defensive positioning was exploited by Northampton multiple times.
Finn Russell – 7 Russell’s vision and ball skills stood out, especially with his solo try. His game management kept Bath competitive in the tense second half.
Ben Spencer (Captain) – 6 Strong kicking game remained a constant, but phase play lacked the usual sharpness.
Beno Obano – N/A Limited impact due to injury in what was an open and fast-paced match.
Tom Dunn – 5 Scored an early try but struggled defensively and with lineout consistency.
Billy Sela – 6 Steady performance in the front row, growing into the game despite early penalties.
Quinn Roux – 5 Showed power in carries but inconsistent in defence with some missed tackles.
Charlie Ewels – 6 Relentless effort but defensive lapses prevented a higher rating.
Guy Pepper – 8 Energy and breakdown work were immense; his influence grew as the game progressed.
Sam Underhill – 5 Strong ball-carrying but missed several tackles and was replaced early due to injury.
Miles Reid – 5 Yellow-carded early, impacting the team’s start. Made some key carries later but struggled defensively.

Replacements:

Kepu Tuipulotu – 6 Made a dynamic impact with lineout work and a crucial try, though some errors crept in.
Francois van Wyk – 6 Solid scrummaging and key try scorer, despite conceding a penalty early in the half.
Thomas du Toit – 8 Dominant in the scrum and made powerful carries; his turnover led directly to Bath’s go-ahead score.
Ross Molony – 7 Provided fresh energy and helped disrupt Northampton’s momentum.
Ted Hill – 8 Key figure in Bath’s win, scoring the decisive try with his trademark aggression.
Bernard van der Linde – N/A
Santiago Carreras – 5 Quiet off the bench with some defensive weaknesses but offered occasional attacking threat.
Alfie Barbeary – 8 High work rate and energy, though disciplined play was lacking at times with penalties conceded.

Bath’s performance was a testament to resilience and determination as they overcame a large deficit to secure an unforgettable victory and move one step closer to Champions Cup glory.