Bath Secures Thrilling Champions Cup Win Over Northampton

In a heart-stopping Investec Champions Cup match, Bath edged out Northampton 43-41, securing their spot in the semi-finals for the first time in three years. The thrilling encounter at the Recreation Ground saw 11 tries, with Bath prevailing after a late yellow card for Northampton's Henry Pollock. The winning score came from a Ted Hill try, converted by Finn Russell, just minutes after Pollock's departure. The two teams showcased exceptional attacking rugby, with Northampton initially dominating and scoring five first-half tries through Pollock, Fraser Dingwall, Tom Lockett, Josh Kemeny, and Ollie Sleightholme. However, Bath fought back with tries from Hill, Kepu Tuipulotu, Finn Russell, Henry Arundell, Francois van Wyk, and Tom Dunn, while Russell added five conversions and a penalty. Despite Northampton's strong start, Bath's determination paid off, and they will now face either Bordeaux-Begles or Toulouse in the semi-finals.