Bath Rugby showcased their superior skill and power in a commanding 94-14 victory over Bedford Blues during a friendly match at the Recreation Ground on Friday night. Designed as a warm-up for the Gallagher Premiership return, the game proved a perfect platform for Bath’s senior players to shake off any rust.
Bath’s relentless attacking display saw them cross the try line 14 times, demonstrating the strength in depth and flair within the squad. With ten internationals starting and several more on the bench, Bath lived up to expectations, five players recording braces of tries. Ollie Lawrence and Joe Cokanasiga put in impressive efforts before halftime, while Will Muir, Henry Arundell, and Sam Winters carried the momentum into the second half.
Bedford Blues started brightly, with notable breaks from Joe Hill and Fred Tuilagi, and hooker Tommy Herman scored early on. George Worth’s interception try suggested a competitive contest might ensue. However, Bath soon found their rhythm, fueled by the creativity of Santi Carreras—coming back from a five-week break—and the energy of Max Ojomoh, whose exclusion from the England Six Nations squad raised eyebrows.
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Throughout the match, Bath blended brute force with tactical precision, featuring tries from Tom Dunn, Alfie Barbeary, Bernard van der Linde, and Will Jeanes. Despite some wholesale second-half changes, their intensity never wavered.
This emphatic win provides a promising preview of Bath’s attacking potential as they prepare for tougher challenges ahead, starting with next Friday’s Gallagher Premiership clash against Saracens. The team’s dynamic style and relentless drive hint at a bright future and ambitions to add more silverware to their collection.