Bath Rugby delivered a commanding performance in Round Seven of the Gallagher Premiership, setting a new club record for points scored away at Newcastle Falcons with an emphatic 50-14 victory. Despite a rotated squad, the reigning champions powered through with eight tries scored, demonstrating depth and resilience.
Hooker Dan Frost led the charge with two tries, earning player of the match honors for his dynamic play. Supporting him were Archie Griffin, Francois van Wyk, Will Butt, Tom de Glanville, Ben Spencer, and Ted Hill, each crossing the try line once. Fly-half Santi Carreras contributed 10 points through his boot, showcasing both steadiness and flashes of creativity.
Newcastle kept pace in the first half, with tries from Ollie Leatherbarrow and Amanaki Mafi and successful conversions by Brett Connon. However, Bath’s second-half surge added 31 unanswered points, sealing a comprehensive victory.
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South West rugby writer John Evely reviewed the individual performances:
15 Tom de Glanville – 7
A reliable fullback who capitalized on an opportunistic try by hugging the sideline and finishing strong.
14 Joe Cokanasiga – 7
In fine form, he produced a standout break to set up a key try, combining power and vision on the wing.
13 Chris Harris – 6
Steady and diligent in defense, Harris faced challenges but played his part in a disciplined team performance.
12 Will Butt – 7
Powered over the line with strength after a well-executed penalty move, exploiting defensive gaps confidently.
11 Louie Hennessey – 6
A quiet afternoon in difficult conditions limited his attacking opportunities, but he remained composed.
10 Santi Carreras – 7
His first start at fly-half for Bath since joining saw positive contributions, including a pivotal play leading to a try, although his kicking accuracy was mixed.
9 Tom Carr-Smith – 6
Managed the game efficiently but was overshadowed by the impact of bench replacement Ben Spencer.
1 Francois van Wyk – 8
An outstanding performance from the prop, both in scrummaging and open play, highlighted by a memorable touch-finding kick and a well-taken try.
2 Dan Frost – 8
A standout hooker who combined physicality with agility, scoring two tries, including a brilliant individual effort showcasing pace and footwork.
3 Archie Griffin – 8
Filled in impressively at tighthead prop, demonstrating strength in the scrum and powerful ball carrying, including a dominant try.
4 Ewan Richards – 8
Energetic and explosive, Richards showed pace and skill before a potential ankle injury curtailed his impact.
5 Ross Molony – 8
Classy and reliable throughout, Molony handled challenging restart kicks with ease and maintained physical presence.
6 Josh Bayliss – 7
A robust effort in tight exchanges, though restricted from his usual open-running game.
7 Ethan Staddon – 7
Brought vitality and strong carries, injecting dynamism across the breakdown.
8 Miles Reid – 8
Commanded the pack as skipper, winning turnovers and imposing himself at key moments.
Replacements (all rated 7 or 8): Tom Dunn, Beno Obano, Thomas du Toit, Ted Hill, Sam Underhill, Ben Spencer, Cameron Redpath, Alfie Barbeary
Bath Rugby’s dominant display demonstrated depth and determination, with several players stepping up to produce a memorable team effort in front of a travelling away crowd.