Francois van Wyk and buoyant Bath snatch electrifying win over Harlequins

10/19/2024 02:39 PM

• Harlequins 24-26 Bath
• Bath go second after comeback victory

If any more proof were needed of Bath's determination to go one better than losing finalists this season, here it was – writ large. They found themselves trailing by 10 points in the second half but with Guy Pepper shining throughout and with tries from the replacement props Thomas du Toit and Francois van Wyk they clawed their way to victory.

Van Wyk's score came with just two minutes left on the clock, such was the fine margin of their win, but they chalk up the victory nonetheless to move into second in the table. Harlequins led after the opening few minutes and were not behind until Van Wyk's try. They had Marcus Smith in the mood too but Bath have made a habit of coming from behind this season and they scored two of their tries when down to 14 men.