Bath Rugby tops the Premiership standings after a sold-out match at the Rec, despite winning one fewer game than Sale. Northampton and Exeter also move into the top four. Bath's performance has been lauded, with JVG suggesting more to come. The team's dominance was evident with Muir & Cokanasiga causing havoc out wide. Cardiff Rugby also achieved a sold-out Boxing Day derby, creating a significant occasion.
βοΈ RIL TEAM OF THE WEEK It was a great weekend of rugby. The dominance of the Sale scrum opened proceedings on Friday night. Harrison and Opoku-Fordjour were immense. Bath entertained with Muir & Cokanasiga causing havoc out wide. Vakatawa put in one of the top performances. https://t.co/Tguho7KejD
Outstanding effort by all departments @Cardiff_Rugby to get the Boxing Day derby sold out! Will be some occasion. Da iawn pawb. π΅β«οΈ
π Plenty of table movement yesterday. Bath take the top spot from Sale. Northampton and Exeter enter the top four whilst Saracens and Quins drop out. Meanwhile Bristol move above Leicester. https://t.co/kXzmDU2xmH
π PREMIERSHIP FORM Bath showing the value of bonus points! Despite winning one fewer game than Sale, the south-west club sits top. Northampton have won their last three including back-to-back away wins. Newcastle and Gloucester are on sizeable losing streaks... https://t.co/mB6RShVvY1
Excellent day at Bath. @JonnyBFordham even put his hand in his pocket! A sold-out Rec saw home side go top of the Premiership for Christmas and JVG says thereβs even more to come. Bath have a lot going for them right now. Report from win over Harlequins on @MailSport later.
Here are the standings after a thrilling Round 9 π It's a Christmas number one for @BathRugby, while @SaintsRugby and @ExeterChiefs move into the top four π #GallagherPrem https://t.co/EHRnzdVuhD