Bath Rugby concluded their pre-season campaign with an emphatic 53-5 victory against a youthful Glasgow Warriors side at Old Anniesland. The visitors took control early, establishing a 22-0 lead by halftime with tries from Bernard van der Linde and Joe Cokanasiga, complemented by a brace from Santi Carreras.
Despite numerous substitutions in the second half, Bath continued to impress, with Cam Redpath crossing twice and Bernard van der Linde, Ollie Lawrence, and Claudius Wheeler each adding to the scoreline. Glasgow’s sole try came from Alex Bryden.
Here are the player ratings from our rugby correspondent Sam Jess:
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15 Santi Carreras - 7 Making his season debut, Carreras demonstrated poise at full-back amid challenging conditions, displaying excellent handling skills. He claimed two first-half tries, both involving precise support from Finn Russell.
14 Joe Cokanasiga - 6 The winger contributed solidly, making key tackles despite occasionally being caught narrow. He scored a well-taken try and assisted Cam Redpath’s second-half score with a clever offload.
13 Ollie Lawrence - 7 While initially a bit rusty under wet conditions, Lawrence was instrumental defensively with strong reads and impactful tackles, eventually finishing with a try to his name.
12 Max Ojomoh - 7 Ojomoh had notable moments offensively, though he kept his play straightforward due to the rain. Equally effective in defence, he shifted to wing post-halftime, executing skilful touches including a cross-field kick to set up Cokanasiga.
11 Tom de Glanville - 6 With limited involvement, de Glanville was nonetheless reliable, particularly when scrambling in defence.
10 Finn Russell - 9 Russell’s return to Bath was nothing short of sensational. He orchestrated play with grace, delivering precise passes and offloads that propelled Bath to a decisive lead despite the adverse weather.
9 Bernard van der Linde - 8 The scrum-half excelled with tactical box-kicks and a well-timed run that resulted in a try.
1 Beno Obano - 8 Obano was an imposing figure upfront, contributing to turnovers and stifling Glasgow’s maul efforts.
2 Dan Frost - N/A Frost’s brief spell saw solid performance during his 20-minute appearance.
3 Will Stuart - 8 Starting his first match since December, Stuart dominated the scrum, securing multiple penalties.
4 Ted Hill - 7 Hill was a key presence at the lineout, disrupting Glasgow’s set-pieces.
5 Charlie Ewels (captain) - 7 Ewels led strongly with impactful tackles that pressured Glasgow into errors.
6 Guy Pepper - 6 Though quieter than usual, Pepper created havoc at breakdowns.
7 Sam Underhill - 7 Underhill contributed strong, punishing tackles that hampered Glasgow’s attack.
8 Josh Bayliss - 6 Bayliss’s physicality was evident, though he sought more involvement with the ball.
Substitutes:
- Ieuan Davies (7): Showed pace and attack despite some inconsistent kicking.
- Ciaran Donoghue (7): Impressive off the bench with effective distribution.
- Tom Dunn (6): Helped maintain scrum and lineout standards.
- Austin Emens (6): Provided speed and defensive effort on the wing.
- Charlie Griffin (8): Outstanding in the air and powerful ball carries.
- Cameron Redpath (7): Strengthened midfield and earned two tries.
- Miles Reid (7): Dominated defensively coming off the bench.
- Claudius Wheeler: Came on late and scored a try.
Others including Jamie Bhatti, Tom Carr-Smith, Dan du Preez, Arthur Green, Archie Griffin, Jack Harrison, Will Jeanes, Scott Kirk, Ross Molony, Ewan Richards, Quinn Roux, George Timmins, Kepueli Tuipulotu, and Jack Woods had limited or no impact during the match.
Bath Rugby’s comprehensive victory highlights strong squad depth and excellent performances across the board as they prepare for the competitive season ahead.