Bath Rugby Player Ratings: Dominant 63-10 Victory over Edinburgh

Bath Rugby delivered a spectacular performance on Friday night, thrashing Edinburgh 63-10 at the Recreation Ground to secure their first home knockout match in the Champions Cup since 2002.

With Toulon missing out on a bonus-point victory against Munster last week, Bath’s route to a home last-16 tie was straightforward: a win. Bath enthusiastically embraced the challenge, scoring four tries in the first half. The front row shined, with Thomas du Toit, Beno Obano, and Tom Dunn each crossing the line, alongside a crucial penalty try awarded to Bath.

Edinburgh faced a tough night but managed a bright spot with a beautiful counter-attack try finished by Piers O’Connor before halftime.

The second half started a bit slow for Bath, but once they found their rhythm, they dominated completely. Five more tries punctuated their aggressive play. Joe Cokanasiga was particularly impressive, scoring twice, while Henry Arundell, Ben Spencer, and Max Ojomoh also added to Bath’s tally, finishing with a remarkable nine tries in total.

Rugby analyst Sam Jess breaks down the individual performances for Bath Rugby:

Tom de Glanville - 7
Returned from injury with impactful moments and clever kicking but left the field early due to an ankle issue.
Joe Cokanasiga - 8
Outstanding second-half display with two powerful tries, showcasing his pace and strength.
Ollie Lawrence - 7
Solid defensive work and effective carries, though some handling errors and questionable decisions held him back.
Max Ojomoh - 8
Showcased pace and skill, improving in the second half to deliver a commanding performance.
Henry Arundell - 7
Limited touches but electric pace; narrowly missed a spectacular solo try.
Finn Russell - 7
More lively than usual, guiding the backline well despite one costly dropped pass.
Ben Spencer (c) - 8
As captain, Spencer controlled the game with precision box-kicks and quick ruck speed, contributing a try and demonstrating leadership throughout.
Beno Obano - 8
A key figure in attack and defense, carrying strongly and scoring his sixth try of the season.
Tom Dunn - 7
Recovered from an early penalty with relentless carries and a well-timed try before halftime.
Thomas du Toit - 9
Dominant in the scrum and reliable try-scorer from close range, powering Bath’s momentum.
Quinn Roux - 7
Provided stability and control in the engine room, working tirelessly to secure possession.
Ross Molony - 7
Consistent and physical in the set-piece, helping establish a solid platform.
Guy Pepper - 7
Energetic and quick around the pitch, creating disruption and capitalizing on loose ball.
Sam Underhill - 7
Returned from injury to deliver strong defensive work and effective loose play.
Alfie Barbeary - 9
In exceptional form, making battering runs and causing turnovers; arguably Bath’s standout player and man of the match favorite.

Replacements:
16. Dan Frost - 7
Produced a dynamic cameo with excellent break lines.
17. Francois van Wyk - N/A
18. Archie Griffin - N/A
19. Ted Hill - 7
Strong second-half contribution in lineouts and physicality.
20. Miles Reid - 8
Impressive off the bench, disrupting Edinburgh’s ball possession.
21. Tom Carr-Smith - 8
Attacking threat and game management in limited time.
22. Santi Carreras - 7
Added attacking flair to help stretch the opposition defense.
23. Cameron Redpath - 8
Supported Bath’s relentless pressure in the final quarter.