Bath Rugby secured a 26-3 victory over United Rugby Championship side the Dragons at the Recreation Ground in their final pre-season friendly. Despite the win, the team’s performance left much to be desired.
The game saw Bath scoring four tries through Will Muir, Ted Hill, Niall Annett, and Guy Pepper, with Finn Russell and Sam Harris adding the conversions. The Dragons managed only an early penalty by Lloyd Evans, offering minimal resistance.
South West rugby writer John Evely provides a comprehensive assessment of the players' performances, highlighting both standout and lackluster displays.
READ MORE: Diverse Planning Schemes Unfold in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset
READ MORE: Tragic Double Loss Strikes West Country Family
Individual Player Ratings:
15 Tom de Glanville - 6
14 Joe Cokanasiga - 5
13 Ollie Lawrence - 7
12 Orlando Bailey - 5
11 Will Muir - 6
10 Finn Russell - 6
9 Ben Spencer (capt) - 6
1 Arthur Cordwell - 6
2 Tom Dunn - 5
3 Will Stuart - 6
4 Quinn Roux - 5
5 Charlie Ewels - 5
6 Ted Hill - 7
7 Miles Reid - 5
8 Alfie Barbeary - 4
Replacements:
Niall Annett - 6
Josh Bayliss - 6
Will Butt - 6
Tom Carr-Smith - 5
Jacques du Plessis - 6
Austin Emens - 6
Hame Faiva - 5
Archie Griffin - 6
Sam Harris - 6
Louie Hennessey - 5
Ruaridh McConnochie - 4
Ross Molony - 5
Tyler Offiah - 6
Guy Pepper - 6
Ewan Richards - 5
Louis Schreuder - 5
Billy Sela - 5
Ethan Staddon - 5
Francois van Wyk - 6
The assessment provides insights into the performance of each player, shedding light on their contributions and areas for improvement, paving the way for a stronger start to the season.