Bath began their new Premiership campaign with a convincing 33-17 bonus-point triumph over Harlequins at The Stoop, powered by a spectacular try from full-back Santiago Carreras.
The Argentina international produced a moment of brilliance early in the match to set the tone for the visitors. After intercepting a pass from Tyrone Green, Carreras踢了 the ball into the air, caught it one-handed before it crossed the touchline, and accelerated away to score under the posts, providing a standout highlight in an entertaining first half.
Bath dominated the opening period, leading 28-10 at the break thanks to tries from Dan du Preez, Joe Cokanasiga, and Dan Frost. Will Porter and Chandler Cunningham-South responded for the home side, while Pedro Delgado narrowed the deficit to 11 points early in the second half.
However, Ewan Richards sealed the win with a late score, ensuring Bath started the season with a comprehensive victory. The result marks a strong start for Bath, who showcased both skill and depth against a resilient Harlequins side.
For Harlequins, the loss is a setback in their own season opener, despite competitive efforts from Porter, Cunningham-South, and Delgado. Riley was sin-binned in the 53rd minute, adding to the visitors’ challenges.
Bath will look to build on this momentum as they aim for a strong Premiership run, while Harlequins will need to regroup after a costly opening-night defeat.
Intercepting Green’s pass and finishing like that? My word. Best try I’ve seen all pre-season so far.
Bonus point wins are great, but can Bath actually maintain this level for a full season? Need to see more.
I’m curious about Quins’ defense. Why were they so porous for most of the game against Bath’s attack?
Thirty-three points in an opener? That feels like a statement from Bath. Harlequins looked disjointed.
That one-handed catch by Carreras was absolutely world-class. Pure class on display at The Stoop.