Bath player ratings vs Leicester Tigers | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership final

Bath player ratings: The long wait for a Gallagher Premiership title came to an end for Bath on Saturday at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium, with a 23-21 victory over Leicester Tigers.

This was a match that Bath looked to have sealed up, but a late surge from the Tigers meant it was a nervous final few minutes for the side that topped the league.

There were some standout displays across the park, as Bath’s starters looked to have brought the title home, only for some members of the bench to stand up in a rearguard action late on.

Here’s how the players rated:

Fixture

Gallagher Premiership

Bath

23 - 21

Full-time

Leicester

All Stats and Data

15 Tom de Glanville – 8
In what was an open and fiercely-contested kicking battle, de Glanville looked to be the most comfortable of all backs on either side. That was some statement from him up against Freddie Steward.

14 Joe Cokanasiga – 7
Went hunting around the field and provided some ballast in the midfield, although was not rewarded with any breaks. Did have the chance for one following an offload from Finn Russell, but couldn’t keep hold of the ball.

13 Max Ojomoh – 8
The importance of the England A centre’s distribution game cannot be underestimated. It was the timing of his short passing that caused the Tigers so much trouble, bringing either winger into the attack with powerful runs. Scorer of Bath’s second try, although he has Russell to thank for that. An England cap would be thoroughly deserved over the next month-and-a-half.

12 Cameron Redpath – 7
Probably could have got in a better body position in attempting to stop Jack van Poortvliet’s pick-and-go for the opening try. Always works nicely with Russell and Ojomoh, though the other two took on much of the playmaking responsibilities.

11 Will Muir – 7.5
Hurled the ball wildly back into play while being bundled out metres from his line, and it was in the lap of the gods as to where it would land. Threw the ball into Leicester’s hands, but fortunately it went unpunished. That was a minor blot on an otherwise strong display, carrying hard from all areas of the field, and, perhaps more importantly, chased kicks and put Steward under surprising pressure in the air with tap-backs to nullify the England international’s strength in that department.

10 Finn Russell – 8.5
Threw his full box of tricks at Leicester early on – cross-kicks, wide passes, half-breaks and offloads – but couldn’t fully unlock the Tigers’ defence. That wasn’t necessarily his fault, though. Maybe was a bit rattled when he knocked a rudimentary pass on, but that did not seem to bother him. For all the flamboyance the Lion is known for in attack, it was his interception that decided the game – could have scored it himself, but decided to pass to Ojomoh metres from the line. Perfect from the tee as well (although there was one miss from a disallowed try).

9 Ben Spencer – 7
Orchestrated a kicking game that had the Leicester backfield flustered. Played with pace when needed and slowed the game down at will. With that said, he sometimes looked indecisive in possession. That’s nitpicking in what was an assured display.

1 Beno Obano – 7.5
Delivered a one-two propping punch with a strong carry to allow his front-row companion Thomas du Toit to collect the ball from the floor and barrel over the line for Bath’s opener. Was penalised after the break at the scrum, but the loosehead rampaged around the field.

2 Tom Dunn – 7
The hooker’s haul of 16 tackles was the most in the match before being substituted after 70 minutes. Put his body on the line week after week for the club. Didn’t go all his own way at the lineout, but that was a strong Tigers pack he was up against.

3 Thomas du Toit – 7.5
Responded with a scrum penalty of his own after Leicester appeared to be getting the upper hand in that department. His game turned from there, opening the try-scoring for his side with a typical drive from close range. Lethal five metres from the line, as always. Backed up his first scrum penalty with another before half-time. With some punchy tackles thrown in there, the decision to start the Springbok paid off.

4 Quinn Roux – 7
A match-leading 14 tackles when he was substituted after an hour, a big effort from a big man.

5 Charlie Ewels – 7
Typified the tempo Bath looked to play with when he offloaded in contact, as Bath came close to their second try after half an hour. That was not the only time he showed off his handling, as he linked with Russell well.

6 Ted Hill – 7
A lot is spoken of Hill’s lightning speed, and every bit of that pace was on show at the Allianz Stadium, as he burst out of the line time and time again to meet Leicester carriers behind the gain line. Allied with his work-rate, shown when he chased down a kick and charged the ball down, it makes the flanker

7 Guy Pepper – 9
Attacked the breakdown relentlessly and with plenty of cunning, and was rewarded with some vital turnovers and a penalty. Another masterful openside display following his player of the match performance in the semi-finals. Robbed of a fantastic try (due to a knock-on), which would have put the game to bed well and truly. Could not have done more over the last two weeks to earn his first England cap.

8 Miles Reid – 8.5
Fizzed and popped with his carries, frequently bumping away the first Leicester defender that tried to stop him. Came very close to a deserved try in the first half, but was held up over the line. Left the field after an hour with the most carries at that point, 16, in what was one of, if not the, performances of the match.

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Replacements
16 Niall Annett – 5
One of two Bath replacements to be penalised as Bath let Leicester back into the game late on.

17 Francois van Wyk – 7
Was a pivotal figure in Bath’s defensive effort in the final 20 minutes, making 10 tackles.

18 Will Stuart – 6
Maintained solidity in the scrum, but could not gain the upper hand.

19 Ross Molony – 6
Nothing of note in his 10 minutes on the field.

20 Josh Bayliss – 5
Another player penalised, as Bath were hanging on.

21 Tom Carr-Smith – N/A
Did not come on.

22 Ciaran Donoghue – N/A
Did not come on.

23 Alfie Barbeary – 7
A return of three carries and four tackles, and what looked to be a huge turnover at the breakdown (only to lose the ball soon after), as Bath were called upon to defend a lot in the final stages.