TOM BRADSHAW: Bath Rugby's unusual defensive frailties must be...
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Tackle bags will no doubt have been the order of the week at Farleigh House.
Bath Rugby’s defence – not just last season, but over many seasons – has been one of the club’s strengths.
On many occasions when the side’s attacking play has lacked potency, their defence has kept them in matches.
So for the team to concede four tries against London Welsh last weekend was a shock, not least because the newly-promoted Exiles hadn’t scored a single point against Exeter Chiefs the previous week.
Blips do occur.
Stade Francais ran riot at The Rec a couple of seasons ago but that didn’t signal the …
Bath Rugby’s defence – not just last season, but over many seasons – has been one of the club’s strengths.
On many occasions when the side’s attacking play has lacked potency, their defence has kept them in matches.
So for the team to concede four tries against London Welsh last weekend was a shock, not least because the newly-promoted Exiles hadn’t scored a single point against Exeter Chiefs the previous week.
Blips do occur.
Stade Francais ran riot at The Rec a couple of seasons ago but that didn’t signal the …
