Bath Reclaim Premiership Top Spot with Convincing Win Over Newcastle
Bath secured a commanding 50-14 victory against Newcastle at Kingston Park, reclaiming the top position in the Premiership. The match featured eight tries for Bath compared to Newcastle's two, earning Bath the maximum points available.
Tries for Bath were scored by Dan Frost (2), Archie Griffin, Francois van Wyk (securing the bonus point), Will Butt, Tom de Glanville, Ben Spencer, and Ted Hill. Newcastle's only tries came early from Ollie Leatherbarrow and Amanaki Mafi before Bath pulled decisively ahead.
The defeat marked Newcastle's 19th consecutive Premiership loss, with their last league win dating back to 29 November last year against Saracens. They remain without a point in the current season.
Bath utilized their bench extensively, introducing eight substitutes around the 25-minute mark remaining in the game, including notable players Sam Underhill, Ted Hill, and Thomas du Toit. Head coach Johann van Graan's mass substitution strategy reflected Bath's dominance and widened the gap between top and bottom teams in the league.
Kingston Park was sold out once again, highlighting strong local support for the Newcastle project. There is ongoing discussion about the need for a larger stadium should Newcastle's revival efforts gain traction.
Bath now prepare to face Northampton at the Recreation Ground next Saturday, aiming to maintain their lead in the standings against the third-placed side.
