Bath Rugby were supposed to be playing Worcester this weekend, however, the Barbarians stepped in to set up a thrilling encounter at The Rec on the weekend.
After winning their game at the death last week against Leicester Tigers in round 10 of the Gallagher Premiership Bath had a taste of their own medicine this weekend as they had their lead abruptly taken away from them following a piece of individual brilliance from All Black Damien McKenzie.
A loss at the tale end of the game saw Bath’s winning streak come to an unfortunate end, although it wasn’t a game that contributed to any competition Johan Van Graan would’ve liked to of kept that wav of winning going. Prior to this loss they had gone on quite the tear beating Northampton Saints ay home, Newcastle Falcons on the road and a dramatic win over the title holders Leicester Tigers las week.
Two first half tries from each team saw the scores level at 14-14. Emerging Kiwi prospect Levi Aumua was causing all kinds of problems throughout his 50 minute tenure before coming off injured as he scored the Barbarians first two tries, for Bath returning Tom De Glanville and Miles Reid dotted down twice for the home side.
The second saw another brace for a Barbarians player, this time it being Pat Lam’s (Bristol Bear’s director of rugby) nephew AJ lam crossing the white wash twice. His first try was a thing of beauty with him working tandem with his fellow kiwi native McKenzie.
Bath got their two second half tries through replacements Joe Cokanasiga and Wesley White. A late penalty for Bath saw them take a 30-28 lead heading into the final minute, however a stunning McKenzie drop goal from 40 metres out sealed it for the BaaBaa’s.
