Key Events in the Heated Match Between Bath and Leicester

PENALTY! Bath 13 – 7 Leicester (Finn Russell)

Time: 40 mins
The captain of Leicester is determined to make a comeback, charging into a ruck in an effort to seize the ball. He believes he has successfully won it, but referee Dickson rules the action illegal and awards a penalty. Finn Russell confidently strikes the ball between the posts to conclude the half.

YELLOW CARD! Julian Montoya (Leicester)

Time: 28 mins
In a controversial moment, the hooker Julian Montoya finds himself lucky to avoid a harsher punishment. He enters a tackle high, making contact with Bath’s Hill without properly wrapping his arms. Referee Dickson decides that Hill was moved by the first tackler, resulting in only a yellow card. Many believe this should have warranted a red.

TRY! Bath 10 – 7 Leicester (Thomas Du Toit)

Time: 27 mins
Bath secures a lineout on the 22 and quickly moves the ball through Russell and De Glanville. Despite Leicester’s defense, Du Toit powers through to score. Finn Russell converts the try, putting Bath in the lead.

PENALTY! Bath 3 – 7 Leicester (Finn Russell)

Time: 9 mins
Tommy Reffell attempts to snag the ball at the ruck but is penalized for placing his hands on the ground first. Russell takes the opportunity and successfully puts Bath on the scoreboard.

TRY! Bath 0 – 7 Leicester (Jack Van Poortvliet)

Time: 5 mins
Leicester’s Montoya successfully hits his jumper in the lineout, leading to a powerful maul that allows Van Poortvliet to break off and score from inches away. Handré Pollard converts, giving the Tigers an early lead.

Kick-off!

Time: 0 mins
The match begins with a short kickoff from Pollard, setting the tone for an exciting showdown.

Teams and Lineups

Bath Rugby Starting XV:

• 15 Tom de Glanville
• 14 Joe Cokanasiga
• 13 Max Ojomoh
• 12 Cameron Redpath
• 11 Will Muir
• 10 Finn Russell
• 9 Ben Spencer (c)
• 1 Beno Obano
• 2 Tom Dunn
• 3 Thomas du Toit
• 4 Quinn Roux
• 5 Charlie Ewels
• 6 Ted Hill
• 7 Guy Pepper
• 8 Miles Reid

Leicester Tigers Starting XV:

• 15 Freddie Steward
• 14 Adam Radwan
• 13 Solomone Kata
• 12 Joseph Woodward
• 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins
• 10 Handré Pollard
• 9 Jack van Poortvliet
• 1 Nicky Smith
• 2 Julián Montoya (c)
• 3 Joe Heyes
• 4 Cameron Henderson
• 5 Ollie Chessum
• 6 Hanro Liebenberg
• 7 Tommy Reffell
• 8 Olly Cracknell

Match Highlights

This thrilling face-off between two historic rivals promises an exhilarating experience for fans. With Bath’s quest to reclaim their former glory against Leicester’s rich pedigree, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Keep an eye out for the next pivotal moments in this captivating encounter!