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Bath player ratings vs Northampton Saints | Gallagher Premiership
By Ian Cameron
Bath player ratings: Bath’s heart-stopping clash with Northampton ended in a narrow 35-34 defeat at Franklin’s Gardens.
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Despite their efforts, Bath’s fifth consecutive loss at the venue highlighted both individual brilliance and a few no so flash moments.
Here’s how the Bath players fared:
1. Beno Obano – 6.5
Solid defensively but struggled to impose himself in the loose. A steady performance without standing out.
2. Tom Dunn – 8
Carried with ferocity and tackled like his life depended on it. A relentless effort kept Bath in the fight during crucial moments, not least his Bobby dazzler hit on Fraser Dingwall.
3. Will Stuart – 7
Scored a vital close-range try to reignite Bath’s hopes but conceded a few penalties that disrupted momentum.
4. Quinn Roux – 6.5
Flashes of physicality and key turnovers showed his capabilities, but his influence in open play was limited.
5. Ross Molony – 6
Reliable in the lineout but offered little impact in the loose. A functional performance without fireworks.
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6. Guy Pepper – N/A
Forced off with an injury after just nine minutes. Unfortunate timing for the flanker.
7. Miles Reid – 6.5
Dumped by Fin Smith in a moment he’ll want to forget, but redeemed himself with a crucial charge-down that set up Cokanasiga’s second try.
8. Alfie Barbeary – 7.5
Carried like a Trojan, consistently getting over the gain line and giving Bath momentum in attack.
9. Ben Spencer – 6.5
A mixed outing with some sharp distribution but struggled under Northampton’s defensive pressure late on.
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10. Finn Russell – 7.5
Executed some beautiful passing, including a stunning setup for Bailey’s try, but his tackling let him down, and he was targeted by Northampton’s physical defence.
11. Will Muir – 5
Left the field injured after just 31 minutes, having missed several tackles in his brief spell.
12. Max Ojomoh – 6
Took his try well, showing good awareness, but was otherwise a relatively quiet shift.
13. Ollie Lawrence – 5.5
Exposed defensively for James Ramm’s try and lucky not to be penalised for a high tackle on George Hendy, although he was effective a times.
14. Joe Cokanasiga – 8
Took his two tries brilliantly, using his power and pace to beat defenders. Always dangerous when Bath get him the ball.
15. Orlando Bailey – 7.5
Scored a well-taken try and was a major problem for Saints. One of Bath’s brighter sparks in a tough loss.
Replacements
16. Kepu Tuipulotu – N/A
Not enough time to make a significant impact.
17. Francois van Wyk – 6
Brought stability in the scrum but contributed little else.
18. Thomas du Toit – 7.5
The Bok was impressive in between two stints either side of a HIA.
19. Charlie Ewels – 6
Helped maintain lineout accuracy but failed to impose himself physically.
20. Sam Underhill – 8
Made an immediate impact off the bench, excelling in both defence and attack.
21. Louis Schreuder – N/A
Introduced late with little time to influence the game.
22. Josh Bayliss – 7
Moved to the wing after Muir’s injury and impressed with his industry and carrying ability. Adapted well to an unusual role.
23. Jaco Coetzee – NA
Not on long enough to rate.
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