Ford stakes claim for England berth

06 September 2014Ahead of next month's naming of the senior elite player squad for the autumn international campaign, Ford created the opening try for Anthony Watson and was instrumental again for Semesa Rokoduguni's second-half clincher.

Ford also kicked 19 points as Bath, who will welcome England rugby league star Sam Burgess to the club from NRL outfit South Sydney Rabbitohs next month, took the spoils.

Cipriani also showed glimpses of class on his 100th Premiership appearance as he kicked 10 points but Bath eked out the win, denying Sale a losing bonus point.

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