Hooper: We want to move the ball wide and create space
BATH, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Joe Cokanasiga of Bath Rugby is tackled during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath and Worcester Warriors at The Recreation Ground on March 20, 2021 in Bath, 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 Luke Walker/Getty Images)
BATH director of rugby Stuart Hooper was pleased with the expansive game his side had produced in the first half.
He said: “We trained hard in the week so we knew we had plenty in the tank and therefore we wanted to move the ball and create space.
“Will Muir scored two excellent tries early on as the ball went wide as we know we have some dangerous backs if we can get them some space. It was a different type of game to our win at Newcastle last week as then we produced a successful forward platform.
“That’s the blend of rugby you need to win in the Premiership.”
Bath were hit by injuries to their backs which disrupted their second-half performance.
Hooper said: “Will (Muir) failed an HIA so he won’t be absent for long but Rhys (Priestland) and Tom (de Glanville) have leg injuries so we will need to have them assessed.
“However, I think we should have been able to deal with that better as we need to be able to ride out those bumps and remain in control.
“Over 80 minutes we still have a bit to do in respect of decision making so it will be an interesting review this week.”
