Post match interviews: Barbeary, Lawrence, du Toit, Spencer, van Graan Everitt
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Bath Rugby secured a dominant 63-10 victory over Scottish outfit Edinburgh at home, to secure a home round of 16 playoff. Herewith player reactions and
Alfie Barbeary reacts to a Pool clinching win over Edinburgh "We wanted the home knockout stages"
🛁 @BathRugby's Alfie Barbeary reacts to a Pool clinching win over Edinburgh
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) January 16, 2026
"We wanted the home knockout stages" 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/ZORrS8Iz3c
Ollie Lawrence on also gave his thoughts on Friday night's win and the focus needed for the rest of the season "We've kind of challenged ourselves this back end of the season to get back to playing rugby like we did last season"
🛁 @BathRugby's Ollie Lawrence on tonight's win and the focus for the rest of the season
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) January 16, 2026
"We've kind of challenged ourselves this back end of the season to get back to playing rugby like we did last season" 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/FpwpVBz96t
Thomas du Toit gave insight on his try scoring exploits and what he wants to deliver to the club this season.
🛁 @BathRugby's Thomas du Toit on his try scoring exploits and what he wants to deliver to the club this season
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) January 16, 2026
"Every time I score for Bath it surprises me!" 😂#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/2SWZsGRdeK
Ben Spencer spoke on how he was looking forward to a home advantage in the knockouts.
🛁 @BathRugby's Ben Spencer on looking forward to home advantage in the knockouts
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) January 16, 2026
"The boys love playing here in front of these fans, and we're looking to that Round of 16 now" 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/PeTHVOuTjI
It was then head coach Johann van Graan's turn to give his input on whether he thought his side went up a gear on the night "I think there's still loads in us".
🛁 @BathRugby head coach Johann van Graan on whether his side went up a gear tonight
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) January 16, 2026
"I think there's still loads in us" 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/5RI3Gvn4ib
Edinburgh were unfortunately on the wrong side of the scoreline as they seemed to have no answers for the Bath attack on the evening. Head coach Sean Everitt gives his verdict following the loss to Bath "They made us pay for every mistake that we made."
🏰 @EdinburghRugby head coach Sean Everitt gives his verdict following the loss to Bath
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) January 16, 2026
"They made us pay for every mistake that we made." 🗣️#InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/HVOOyvCAPs





