Bath prepare well for derby

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BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Ben Spencer of Bath passes the ball during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bristol Bears and Bath at Ashton Gate on January 29, 2021 in Bristol, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Jersey..............17 Bath ..................38
By TOM INNES

Bath tuned up for a derby date with Bristol Bears in the opening round of the Premiership by scoring six tries in a controlled preseason display.
Bath’s new head of rugby, Johan Van Graan described the game, which formed the climax of a five-day training camp – attended by more than 90 people at one stage – as “very satisfactory”.
The visitors were too strong for Jersey Reds for most of the first half, but the home side stayed in the game and should be wellplaced for their forthcoming Championship campaign after a trio of pre-se...

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