Treble-chasing Bath do their talking on the pitch to send Bristol packing

The rain started after the final whistle, but Finn Russell, Scotland’s fly half, appeared slightly uncomfortable as the game concluded. Bath needed him to secure their win due to their impressive depth elsewhere. Despite losing Sam Underhill to suspension and bringing in openside Guy Pepper instead of Man of the Match, they managed to edge the match. The derby was intense from the start, with Bristol dominating but struggling to capitalize on their chances, while Bath thrived under pressure, especially with Finn Russell scoring twice to secure a thrilling victory for his team.