Back in action at the Rec!

Or is this mike ford?

Is this joe ford?

That's concludes the first 40 minutes at the Rec. Ford misses two penalties the the last 4 minutes but Bath still lead by 6 points. As expected its quite a low scoring game here this evening with very poor conditions dominating the opening 25 minutes. The forceful Bath scrum has been the strongest feature of the home side's game, inflicting quite an amount of damage on their opposite numbers. All points so far have come off the tee with Ford slotting 3/5 and Burns just the 1. Still all very much to play for in the second half, stay tuned for more action!

And there he is again

That's the George Ford we all loved and miss (not) at Welford Rd

Freddie Burns gets the visitors points up and running with a relatively tough opening attempt. It ll be the inches on a night like this that will decide it. Rain has ceased but ball still slippery. All opportunities must be taken.

2 well taken penalties from Ford extends Bath's lead to 9 points. Conditions have dried up and we are beginning to see more loose play. Yann Thomas replaces Dan Murphy to try and sure up the weak Gloucester scrum

Bad night for referee Barnes

Its now Bath's time to defend. Stringer slyly kicks the ball from the base of the ruck 5m from the bath line to give some his side some breathing space.