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The Johann van Graan verdict on Bath’s shock loss to Stuart Hogg’s Montpellier

Bath boss Johann van Graan lamented a costly combination of inaccuracy and unforced errors after his side's Investec Champions Cup campaign began with a shock 32-14 home defeat to Montpellier Hérault Rugby.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:10 PM
The Johann van Graan verdict on Bath’s shock loss to Stuart Hogg’s Montpellier
Key Things to Know
  • Johann van Graan criticized Bath's unforced errors following a 32-14 home defeat against Montpellier.
  • Montpellier defeated Bath 32-14 at The Rec in their Investec Champions Cup campaign opener.
  • Bath held a 14-10 halftime lead courtesy of tries from Ollie Lawrence and Arthur Green.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bath head coach Johann van Graan criticized his team's inaccuracy and unforced errors following a 32-14 home defeat to Montpellier Hérault Rugby in the Investec Champions Cup. Despite leading 14-10 at halftime through tries from Ollie Lawrence and Arthur Green converted by Finn Russell, Bath collapsed during the second half at The Rec.

Montpellier dominated after the break, aided by two tries from Donovan Taofifenua, including an interception of a Russell pass. Van Graan lamented multiple missed opportunities and a disallowed try for a neck roll, acknowledging that Bath must quickly resolve their issues ahead of their upcoming Premiership match against Gloucester.

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