Worcester Warriors.
7 Pennell – put his neck on the line for his team before being forced off for a head injury assessment and did not return to the field.
6 Adams – has yet to really sparkle this term as he had another quiet afternoon before being on the receiving end of Burns’ tip tackle.
6 Willison – involved in some good moves but his spillage almost gifted Tapuai a try before Shillcock came to the rescue with a terrific tackle.
6 Te’o – his knock-on and intercepted pass towards the end proved costly, capping off a frustrating day for the centre who struggled to find his A game.
7 Hammond – was always looking to get his hands on the ball and his determination was rewarded on 22 minutes when he burst through to score.
7 Shillcock – was at fault for Bath’s third try with a missed tackle, but set up Hammond’s score, crossed the whitewash himself and stopped Tapuai going over.
7 Arr – willing to stick his head where it hurts as he was left bloodied following a strong challenge on England ace Watson and kept plugging away.
6 Bower – held his own against experienced tighthead Perenise, but was replaced shortly after the break by Waller.
6 Singleton – the young hooker did not do a lot wrong before coming off at the second half as Warriors freshened up their front row.
6 Alo – not as effective in the loose but Worcester looked steadier with him on the field as Milasinovich was brought on in his place.
6 O’Callaghan – gave his all but received a warning from referee Pearce following his outburst at the official after Bath’s second try.
8 SPENCER – was a force to be reckoned with at The Rec as he smashed forward numerous times, causing Bath plenty of problems. My man of the match.
6 Denton – an error-strewn display from Scot, who would have been determined to make an impression against his former employers.
7 Lewis – returning to the team, the flanker threw himself into every challenge and was useful with ball in hand as well.
7 van Velze – another strong 80-minute shift from the number eight who got through a lot of defensive work and a was commanding presence at the lineout.
Replacements: Waller 5 (Bower 43), Taufete’e 6 (Singleton 43), Milasinovich 6 (Alo 49), Scotland-Williams 6 (O’Callaghan 49), Lance 6 (Pennell 57), Fa’osiliva 7 (Denton 60), Stringer (Arr 70).
Bath.
Watson; Rokoduguni, Joseph (Clark 77), TAPUAI (Lewis 63), Brew; Burns, Cook (Fotuali’I 47); Obano (Auterac 43), Walker (Dunn 25), Perenise (Thomas 43), Ewels (c), Stooke (Phillips 60), Mercer, Underhill, Faletau.
Replacements not used: Douglas.
Attendance: 14,509.
Referee: Luke Pearce.
RUN OF PLAY.
5-0: Joseph try, 9mins.
7-0: Burns converts, 10mins.
7-3: Shillcock penalty, 13mins.
7-8: Hammond try, 22mins.
12-8: Brew try, 31mins.
17-8: Tapuai try, 40mins.
19-8: Burns converts, 40mins.
Half-time: Bath 19-8 Worcester Warriors.
19-13: Shillcock try, 46mins.
24-13: Brew try, 59mins.
26-13: Burns converts, 60mins.
26-13: RED CARD Burns, 63mins.
29-13: Lewis penalty, 75mins.
Full-time: Bath 29-13 Worcester Warriors.
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