"There was never the slightest doubt his wish would be granted as Bath eased to a comprehensive nine-try victory that guarantees pool winner status plus a home knockout draw in the last 16 and, potentially, beyond. On this occasion, Russell also had the luxury of an armchair ride behind a Bath pack who took an early grip on the contest and never let go."
"There will be sterner tests ahead against stronger opposition but, first and foremost, there was no disputing the unflinching mood of Bath's tight forwards or their forceful No 8 Alfie Barbeary. All three of the hosts' starting front row registered tries from a collective range of about four metres and a close-quarters penalty try also summed up their hard-nosed modus operandi in the first half."
Bath produced a comprehensive nine-try victory that guarantees pool winner status and a home last-16 draw. Finn Russell sought pre-Six Nations bragging rights but largely enjoyed an armchair ride as Bath’s pack took early control. Edinburgh rested several senior players and struggled to breach Bath’s physical forward platform. Bath’s tight forwards, led by a forceful No 8 Alfie Barbeary, scored close-range tries, including all three starting front-row finishes and a penalty try. Bath’s backs cut loose in the final quarter to showcase finishing quality. Coach Johann van Graan dismissed concerns about a less flowing attack since staff changes.
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