Bristol v Bath | A Look at the Numbers

Bristol Bears edged Bath 21-19 in a hard-fought West Country derby, keeping their season alive heading into the final round. However, the lack of a bonus point means their semi-final hopes remain hanging by a thread. The stats reveal the players who made the biggest impact in a crucial victory for the Bears.

Tackles

Fritz Harding led all players with 19 tackles, producing a relentless defensive display for Bristol. Harry Thacker followed closely with 17 tackles, bringing his usual energy around the park. Joe Batley completed the top three with 16 tackles in a typically physical performance.

Offloads

Joe Cokanasiga topped the offload charts with three, creating opportunities whenever Bath attacked. Man of the Match Bernhard Janse van Rensburg registered two offloads as part of an outstanding all-round display. Maxime Moroni also contributed two offloads, helping Bristol keep the ball moving.

Turnovers

Ethan Staddon led the way with two turnovers for Bath, proving a nuisance at the breakdown. Janse van Rensburg added a turnover to his impressive afternoon for the Bears. George Pepper also claimed a turnover with a strong defensive contribution.

Carries

Man of the Match Bernhard Janse van Rensburg topped the carry count with 10, repeatedly getting Bristol over the gain line. Fritz Harding matched that total, combining hard running with his defensive workload. Tom de Glanville also carried 10 times for Bath in a committed effort.

Breaks

Louis Rees-Zammit led the match with two clean breaks, threatening every time he found space. Kalaveti Ravouvou added a break as Bristol's dangerous backline looked to stretch Bath's defence. Maxime Moroni also crossed the gain line with a line break of his own.

Passes

Ben Spencer controlled proceedings for Bath with a match-high 57 passes. Harry Randall was Bristol's chief distributor, recording 47 passes in a busy performance at scrum-half. Cameron Redpath rounded out the top three with 20 passes.

Metres

Joe Cokanasiga topped the metres chart with 90, showcasing his power and pace in open field. Louis Rees-Zammit followed with 60 metres from a lively attacking display. Kalaveti Ravouvou was close behind on 59 metres for the Bears.

Defenders Beaten

Kalaveti Ravouvou and Maxime Moroni shared top spot with five defenders beaten each, highlighting Bristol's attacking threat. Joe Cokanasiga was next best with four defenders beaten for Bath. Their ability to evade tackles created some of the match's most dangerous moments.