Bristol Bears record huge statement victory against local rivals Bath Rugby

Posted on: 01 Feb 2021

Pat Lam's side dismantled their Westcountry rivals in an empty Ashton Gate Stadium.

 

Bristol Bears made a huge statement in this season's Gallagher Premiership campaign on Friday (29 January), as they came out 48-3 winners against Bath Rugby to cement their position at the top of the table.

 

In the absence of what would certainly have been a fired-up home crowd, the Bears raced out of the traps to score 34 points in the first half alone, going on to record their biggest-ever derby win and their biggest-ever Premiership victory.

 

The performance turned heads across the division, and represents the club's biggest statement so far in a campaign that many are predicting could end with more major silverware.

 

 

Amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis fans were unable to attend one of the club's biggest fixtures of the season, but it didn't matter too much on the pitch as the Bears broke away courtesy of tries from Luke Morahan, Charles Piutau, Andy Uren, Bryan Byrne and Semi Radradra.

 

The scoring was wrapped up after just 54 minutes, with the Bears registering a sixth consecutive league win to solidify their place at the top of the table.

 

Reacting to the result, Head Coach Pat Lam acknowledged the strong performance but said his side still have a long way to go if they want to maintain their good form.

 

"It was our best half of attacking rugby. There were so many ways that we attacked - it wasn't just running. We were dominant up front and mauled too. You can run through, round and over a team, and we did all of that.

 

"All we are doing is focusing on our journey, and our journey is to get better, and if we do that the rest will take care of itself.

 

"The minute we start looking at the table and worry about other teams, they will start to overtake us.

 

“It's a tremendous result, and the first half was extremely pleasing, but it's one result. We will take the learnings from it and move on to Sale next week."

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