Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan was happy to see his side end their first batch of Gallagher Premiership games “top of the log” after a six-try 40-13 defeat of Sale.
Johann van Graan credited Bath’s ability to grow stronger when their players had been sent to the sin bin for Saturday’s dramatic 26-24 Gallagher Premiership victory at Harlequins.
Bath’s refusal to be beaten propelled them to a gripping 26-24 Gallagher Premiership victory over Harlequins made possible by Francois van Wyk’s late try.
Two Bath recruits, loosehead prop Francois van Wyk and flanker Guy Pepper, are poised to make their debuts on Friday against Northampton Saints after being named on the bench by Johann van Graan.
Bath have bolstered their front row ahead of next season with the signing of loosehead prop Francois van Wyk from Gallagher Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers, as reported in Fissler Confidential.
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick admitted that Francois van Wyk’s second-half red card was “a big factor” in draw with Bristol.
A number of Tigers players, including Dan Cole and Jasper Wiese, have also signed new contracts.
Northampton Saints and Worcester Warriors have both today confirmed signings ahead of the 2019/20 season.
