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Having watched every Bath game this season, the last passage of play comes to no surprise.
There strike rate in the 22 and pick and go’s has not been that good for large parts.
While they score many tries upfront they have left many out there from not getting the ball wide.
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BATH 26-27 EXETER
Exeter come from behind to steal it at the Rec
Replacements changed it
Bath’s lack of back play when close range cost them dear.
Should have spread it wide much faster or use a drop-goal.
Beaten by the own petard.
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A tale of the season so far.. Bath just running out of gas now.
Bench has made little impact compared to Exeter.
Need a huge last 10 to retake the lead and make it to the final now.
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HALFTIME
BATH 26-10 EXETER
The intensity and attack from last season is back
But the accuracy at times has been poor and could come back to bit them.
The pack have been phenomenal, Ojomoh and Lawrence axis working well.
Santi has shown energy but once agin so sloppy.
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Ben Spencer leads Bath through the Tunnel of Noise ahead of the semi-final.
Lots of flags, noise and atmosphere in this one.
Kick-off 🔜
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Jun 12
Leicester didn’t do to sustain pressure tonight.
Felt they got tries but then conceded straight after didn’t double up.
Northampton fronted up in that first-half while striking when it counts all game long.
Furbank top draw.
Martin and Chessum fantastic for Tigers
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Jun 12
Delighted to see Orlando Bailey get his score for Tigers.
Incredible that despite him being at Bath for their two recent playoff runs, he has only got four minutes of semi-final and final experience prior to today.
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Jun 12
Leicester just about staying in the match.
Northampton’s pack has done a great job upfront giving them a platform and combating Tigers strong pack.
I think Saints replacement bench is too much however and they will break clear.
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Jun 12
Team News for the Playoffs is out
🔵 Tom Dunn returns at hooker
⚫️ Santi starts at 10, (Russell still missing 🤕)
⚪️ Monster bench in waiting
It’s gonna be a tough match and even tougher without Russell.
Pack will need to control the game, Santi needs to show his worth.
Jun 12
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦’𝐬 𝐮𝐩 🔥👊
This is it, one more battle at home...The Gallagher Play-off awaits.
See you all Saturday 🗞️👉 ow.ly/8Teq50Zb28N
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Jun 11
Billy Searle starts for Tigers
My thinking was Parling took James O’Connor off last week to protect him for the semi-finals but nope Searle is fit
Either JOC was injured or Parling made a rouge call at halftime.
Either way it’s a major boost having Searle fit for the SF.
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Jun 9
Gutted :(
World Cup in 18 months - could they not have offered him a season contract so he could play at the WC
One of my all time fav Irish players
Lowe will be missed 💚
Jun 9
We can confirm that James Lowe will depart from Leinster at the end of the season.
With 71 tries in 101 appearances, he leaves as our record try-scorer and a true-blue legend 💪
Let's give Lowey the send off he deserves at the URC Grand Final! 🙌
Thank you for everything 💙
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Jun 9
Even though I’m pretty sure Mike Prendergast, although not officially announced yet, is set to become the new attack coach at Bath.
There is some interesting news from down under regarding Mike Catt.
Jun 9
The NSW Waratahs can confirm attack coach Mike Catt has left the club by mutual consent.
Head to bit.ly/4ewxZMU for the full statement.
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Jun 6
FULLTIME
BATH 24-22 LEICESTER
Bath hold on it wasn’t pretty but they earn home field advantage
Meanwhile Exeter have scored a bonus-point try at Sandy Park and will now travel to the Rec for the semi-final.
Next Week:
Northampton vs Leicester Tigers
Bath vs Exeter
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Jun 6
HALFTIME
BATH 17-17 LEICESTER
Not much in it, Bath clinical in 22 but Santi only 1/3 with kicks
Leicester also strong in 22 with James O’Connor 2/2 meaning it’s level.
Leicester edging breakdown
Bath scrum in control .
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Jun 6
Ben Spencer leads Bath in the tunnel of noise ahead of a big match vs Tigers
Winner gets a home semi-final!
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Jun 5
Team News is out vs Tigers
🔵 Ted Hill at lock
⚫️ Santi at fly-half
⚪️ Miles Reid returns
Big game for Bath against the Tigers winner takes the home semi-final.
Jun 5
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦’𝐬 𝐮𝐩 🔥🛁
The final round of the season is here as we host Leicester Tigers at The Rec. Here's your Blue, Black and White for Round 1️⃣8️⃣.
A home play-off up for grabs, read the full story 👉 bathrugby.com/content/bath-t…
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May 31
Yesterday hurt a lot but seeing a trophy parade for the Premier League will live with me for a long time.
Shoutout to the Arsenal women’s too for the Champions Cup trophy and enjoying the vibe on the busses behind.
North London Forever ❤️
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May 30
LET’S MAKE HISTORY
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May 29
The loss of Lee Blackett for Bath has hurt not only their attacking shape but also their key skills and accuracy with ball in hand.
There weren’t many times last season Bath didn’t score tries once in the 22, this year their strike rate has fallen off.
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May 29
All is not lost though, as much as the past month has gone badly for Bath, they are in the playoffs and three wins away from going back to back.
Regroup refresh and find accuracy and there is no reason why they can’t win the Prem again.
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