By ROGER PANTING

Cardiff ...............29pts
Tries: Stephens 9, Thomas 40, Belcher 43, Martin 53, Hughes 78
Conversions: De Beer 40, Sheedy 53

Bath .................... 18pts
Tries: Richards 18, 27
Conversions: Donoghue 18
Penalties: Donoghue 38, 50
ON PAPER this looked an ideal opportunity for Cardiff to begin their Arms Park season in style, such was the difference in quality between the line-ups. Bath chose a near 3rd XV with hooker Hame Faiva their only international while Cardiff were near full strength with 12 internationals.
But Cardiff spluttered their way through t...