Bath v Racing 92: Key Moments That Swung The Game

Bath turned on the charm for the Rec faithful as they downed Racing 92 and took a bonus point win at home. Here are the defining moments in the game.

1’ Finn Russell sets the tone early win a penalty win 3m from his own try line as Arundell goes close.

5’ Racing 92 take the lead after Alfie Barbeary is yellow carded for a high tackle. Big moment as many fans were calling for a red card.

14’ Le Garrec with a great break and pass to Chavancy who knocks on in contact. Following Bath's clearance Racing 92 come back and Redpath strips the ball resulting in a visitor scrum which Bath then win a penalty from and are able to clear

27’ Finn Russell puts in a big hit, Racing 92 end up with a scrum after a Bath fumble but the home side win yet another vital scrum penalty.

32’ Joe Cokanasiga put away in a gaping hole off a great line out move. The winger cuts inside instead of playing wide. Siya Kolisi tracks back to make the tackle resulting in a Racing 92 turnover penalty.

33’ Spencer break, Bath short and Rowlands yellow carded. Bath score through Ewels  8-10. Ben Spencer with a great break and Will Rowlands infringes at the ruck 3m from his own line. Bath score off the resulting penalty to take the score to 8-10.

39' Gael Fickou beats Ollie Lawrence out wide, the Bath centre tracks back to win a penalty. Bath give possession away and Joe Cokanasiga sprints back to make a try saving tackle.

41' Cameron Woki steals a Bath defensive line out and the visitors go on to score.

52’ Gael Fickou tackled out wide, Racing 92 load the blind side and Bath fail to recognize this allowing Henry Arundell to score. Score 8-22

57’ Racing 92 pinged for early push at scrum, Bath opt to scrum again. Try saving tackle by Maxime Baudonne on Cameron Redpath. Bath end up with another 5m attacking scrumand Alfie Barbeary scores

61' Finn Russell and Cameron Redpath combine and Joe Cokanasiga scores to level the game at 22 points all

71’ Chris Cloete held up over the line, Racing 92 goal line clearance allows Bath to attack again and Ollie Lawrence breaks on the counter and Will Muir scores the bonus point try for the home side.

74' Alfie Barbeary sent off for his second yellow card after leading with the forearm.

79’ Bath offside, Racing 92 go to the corner for the win but a few phases later and a few meters out they are pinged for crossing and Bath take the win.