James Baker

Newcastle (H) Prem Round 16

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Ouch. that’s going to be a tough dressing room chat. Briz V Bath going to be even more of a banger now I think.

Exeter (A) Prem Round 15

@dvernalls @BathBytes Definitely. No substitute for competitive rugby for player development so if the ‘A’ league isn’t coming back any time soon, which is still a shame, then Champ loans would seem a must. I still think we need a big seasoned lump of a 4/5 in the meantime!

@Jbaker2211 @BathBytes I guess that's where in house academy development is a challenge - kids take a while to bulk up sensibly (without going stupid) so the 7ft 18 year old might be tall enough to be 2nd row but won't be bulk ready. Maybe loan outs like Cuckson (but getting them back) is the answer

A solid young lock who will be making the permanent move to Scarlets. Wish him the best for his next step

Bordeaux (A) Champions Cup semi-final

@RecTerrace Until they revise/equalise the rules of the competion I can’t see how it changes

If we do go all the way in Europe in the next few years, this experience will be a big reason why. Keep the faith 💙🖤🤍

@bath_away1865 We are unlikely to be able to close the gap though when it’s not a level playing field. The guys did amazingly well but the deck Is definitely stacked.

Not our day. How good are Bordeaux when they get going?!. We’re not far away. 💙🖤🤍

@CharlieFelix How do the French teams/ directors continue to get away with controlling the replays? It’s not funny any more.

Bordeaux good value for this, and would have been without the help from the officials (and TV producers). Phenomenal in broken-field situations and tougher than perhaps they’re given credit for.

@BathBytes @BathRugby

How is everyone feeling @BathRugby fans? #BagOfEmotions #UBBvsBAT

@BathRugby Even this morning with everything going on, he stopped for a long chat with my daughter in Larkhall whilst on his way to the coach to the airport. Above all his talents and achievements, this is what helps define him as the club legend that he is. #whataguy 🔵⚫️⚪️

𝙄𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚. This Sunday, Tom Dunn will officially set a new record for having the most Bath Rugby appearances in the professional era. 1️⃣3️⃣ years with the Blue, Black and White, and Tom Dunn has solidified himself in Bath Rugby history. Dunnie, we know this means the world to you, so congratulations. 🔵⚫⚪

@radio_sheri @BathBytes Muir and Arundell. Joe has played really well of late but I think a more agile style of winger is needed for this game, plus aerial ability.

A genuine question of the Bath faithful given the opposition on Sunday and based on recent form who would pick to start on our right and left wings ? Whoever is on the right wing has the joy of facing Louis Bielle-Biarrey, a big call for JvG and his coaching team

Northampton Saints (A) Prem Round 14

@BathRugby @SaintsRugby @theTRUESPEED Great effort! Two points a right result.

A battle right to the death but a last ditch penalty seals the deal for Saints. Thanks for a great game of rugby @SaintsRugby. 🤝 @theTRUESPEED

Harlequins (H) Prem Rugby round 13

@standupbath @BathBytes Dull game. Worst opposition so far not helping. At least the streaker should have been naked! #lackingcommitment

Well, ask me about that game tomorrow and I won't remember much, except a nice Josh Bayliss try and a streaker who gained 200m and ruined the stewards' tackle stats.

I wonder how much of Mr Dyson’s money it would take to lure Jack Willis to Bath!? 🤔😆What a player. #fantasyrugby

Northampton (H) Champions Cup quarter-final

@iansimons1 Thanks and thanks for a great game. Best I’ve seen in many years, regardless of the end result.

@Jbaker2211 Morning, not at all. He benefited us once against France, where the outcry by the French meant Mr Brace was withdrawn from reffing in France briefly, so no, not just when it does not go in favour of the team I am supporting. Good luck going forward and bring the 🏆 back

Just my opinion, but Andrew Brace always gets big calls wrong in important rugby matches. He is not able to handle the pressure as a ref in knockout rugby and gives benefit of doubt to home teams.