Bath are facing catastrophe, Ellis Genge offers grounds for English optimism and Josh McNally makes a poignant return
Another home defeat in the Premiership for Bath, whose season is now in grave danger of unravelling. It may have taken a late Joe Simmonds penalty for Exeter but after a bright start to the campaign Bath’s inconsistency has been their downfall and they occupy eighth place in the table. They will most likely have to win all four of their remaining matches to reach the play-offs and failure to qualify for the Champions Cup would be an unmitigated disaster. Bath have not been helped by injuries but there have been times this season when Todd Blackadder’s frustration at his players’ inability to take on board his instructions has been palpable. Supporters can but hope a trip to Twickenham next month – when they host Leicester – will bring out their best. Gerard Meagher
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