- Bath fend off bottom side Newcastle with 28-17 victory
- Tom O’Flaherty caps Sale’s bonus-point win at Leicester
Bath moved a step closer to the Premiership playoffs with a 28-17 win over rock-bottom Newcastle at Kingston Park. The away side secured the attacking bonus point in a rampant first half – Thomas du Toit, Ben Spencer, Joe Cokanasiga and Matt Gallagher all scoring tries – with only Jamie Blamire’s double providing respite for their opponents.
Finn Russell, returning after a groin injury, was imperious from the tee, nailing all four conversions to give his side a commanding 28-10 lead at half-time. Sam Stuart’s try after the interval was reward for a spirited display from the home side, who stopped Bath from adding any points to their first-half haul – but there was no comeback for the crowd to savour, with Bath moving second.
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Publish date : 2024-05-10 22:20:57
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