Bath had their moments in a 32-14 defeat, but Montpellier deployed old-fashioned grit and guile to play them off their own parkNobody really knows what to make of the orgy of tries that is English rugby these days. The dazzling…
Montpellier defeated Bath 32-14 at the Recreation Ground in the Champions Cup, using physical grit and tactical discipline to overcome the English side. Despite Bath leading at halftime courtesy of a try from Arthur Green, the French club controlled the second half with powerful forward play and clinical finishing to secure a decisive four-try victory.
Fly-half Adam Hastings kicked two key penalties and directed Montpellier's attack, outplaying his Scottish international teammate Finn Russell. Bath struggled with indiscipline at the breakdown, and an intercepted pass from Russell allowed Donovan Taofifenua to score his second try, sealing Montpellier's commanding win.
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