A seven-try rout helped Bath progress into the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 49-24 victory at Pau.
The runaway Gallagher Premiership leaders dropped into the competitors following a Champions Cup group-stage exit in January, however Johann van Graan’s group confirmed their urge for food for extra silverware with a formidable show away to the Top 14 outfit.
Recent from successful the Premiership Rugby Cup closing in opposition to Exeter final month, Bathtub scored 4 tries within the first half to take management of the last-16 tie and preserve their aspect of the discount to e-book a last-eight berth doubtlessly in opposition to rivals Gloucester, who go to Montpellier on Saturday.
Will Muir bought the ball rolling for Bathtub when he crossed over after two minutes earlier than he turned supplier for Joe Cokanasiga halfway by way of the opening 40.
The floodgates have been open now with Beno Obano and Josh Bayliss capable of jot down to assist Bathtub set up a 28-10 lead at half-time.
A attempt by Tom Dunn instantly after the interval ensured Bathtub remained in full management earlier than Ruaridh McConnochie and Miles Reid wrapped up the victory with additional scores.
Ciaran Donoghue capped a man-of-the-match show with a 100 per cent report from the kicking tee with seven conversions.
Problem Cup
Pool 1
P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
Whole
1
4
4
0
0
20
2
4
3
1
0
14
3
4
2
1
1
11
4
4
1
3
0
7
5
4
1
2
1
6
6
4
0
4
0
2
Pool 2
P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
Whole
1
4
4
0
0
19
2
4
3
1
0
15
3
4
2
2
0
12
4
4
2
2
0
10
5
4
1
3
0
5
6
4
0
4
0
0
Pool 3
P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
Whole
1
4
3
1
0
16
2
4
3
1
0
14
3
4
2
2
0
11
4
4
2
2
0
9
5
4
1
3
0
8
6
4
1
3
0
4
Edinburgh joined Bathtub within the quarter-finals with a superb 24-12 win over Lions.
Wes Goosen helped the hosts make a flying begin with an early attempt, which was adopted by first-half efforts from Ben Vellacott and Jamie Ritchie.
Lions tried to reply within the second half however a late attempt by Ali Price sealed Edinburgh’s success.
