Bath Rugby rallied from behind to claim a 33-19 win against a determined Worcester Warriors side in a long-awaited return to Sixways Stadium, their first match there in 1091 days.
Worcester opened the scoring early through Louis Brown, but Bath quickly responded with two rapid tries from Ben Spencer and Guy Pepper. Despite this, the hosts, energized by their emotional homecoming following their administration three years prior, led 14-12 at halftime after Tom Seabrook’s close-range try.
After the break, Bath took control with two tries in quick succession from Spencer and Tom Dunn. Vilikesa Sela’s powerful score late in the second half sealed the victory for the visitors. However, Bath will need to sharpen their performance ahead of their upcoming Premiership clash with Harlequins.
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Worcester’s Will Trewin touched down a late consolation try, eliciting cheers from the Sixways crowd, but Bath held on comfortably for the win.
Here’s a detailed look at the individual player performances from Bath Rugby:
15 Henry Arundell – 6
Limited opportunities for Arundell as Worcester’s defense kept him largely quiet.
14 Joe Cokanasiga – 6
A subdued performance with some errors under the highball. Improved after halftime with a dynamic break setting up Spencer’s second try.
13 Ollie Lawrence – 6
Returning to Sixways for the first time since Worcester’s administration, Lawrence showed flashes but was penalized with a yellow card for a dangerous tackle.
12 Cameron Redpath – 8
A standout first half featuring strong, impactful runs and crucial defensive work, including holding up a try.
11 Will Muir – 6
Caught narrowly on defense to allow Worcester’s first try; showed good chase and carries but limped off before halftime.
10 Max Ojomoh – 7
Rarely starting at fly-half, Ojomoh showed promising control though he spilled a promising line break. More comfortable after moving to center in the second half.
9 Ben Spencer (Captain) – 8
A reliable leader with precise box kicks and two well-taken tries, anchoring Bath’s attack.
1 Francois van Wyk – 6
Quiet evening with struggles in scrum engagement.
2 Kepueli Tuipulotu – 7
Strong line-speed and involvement in try creation, despite some lineout issues.
3 Archie Griffin – 6
Scrum challenges persisted but showed moments of promise.
4 Ted Hill – 5
A subdued showing and forced off due to injury before halftime.
5 Charlie Ewels – 6
A dependable presence, though not at his peak form.
6 Miles Reid – 6
Effective ball carrier and disruptive at the breakdown.
7 Guy Pepper – 7
Scored Bath’s opening try with a sharp pick-and-go and contributed a key turnover.
8 Josh Bayliss – 7
Important defensive interventions, including a critical lineout hold-up.
Replacements:
Tom de Glanville – 7
Usually a fullback, he adapted well to fly-half, showing flair and control.
Tom Dunn – 7
Provided power and control, scored an important try off the bench.
Enoch Opoku-Gyamfi – 7
Made an impact after coming on, adding physicality to the midfield.
Vilikesa Sela – 7
Closed out the match with a strong, powerful finishing try.
Other replacements, including Chris Harris, James Maloney, Quinn Roux, and Sam Winters, made useful contributions, while some players had limited playing time due to injury or tactical decisions.
Bath’s victory demonstrates the team’s promising potential but also highlights areas for growth as they prepare for the competitive season ahead.