Fijian winger Joe Cokanasiga shone brightly for Bath, scoring two tries in a commanding 10-try victory over the 14-man Saracens at the Recreation Ground. This win allowed Bath to establish a five-point lead at the top of the Premiership standings.
The match took a pivotal turn early on when Bath was awarded a penalty try, and Saracens flanker Toby Knight received a red card for a high tackle just 14 minutes into the game. Bath seized the opportunity, with Will Muir leading the charge by scoring a hat-trick. Along with Cokanasiga’s contributions, Thomas du Toit, Cameron Redpath, Sam Underhill, and Ollie Lawrence also crossed the try line. Saracens could only respond with a solitary try from Kapeli Pifeleti.
With this result, Bath has now secured six consecutive victories in the Premiership, creating a 10-point gap between themselves and fourth-placed Saracens, while being five points ahead of second-placed Bristol. In a notable mention, Eroni Mawi, a prop from Fiji, made an appearance off the bench for Saracens during this challenging match.
This impressive performance showcases Bath’s strong form this season and their potential as serious contenders for the Premiership title. Fans and players alike can look forward to the remainder of the season with optimism as the team builds momentum.
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