| Bath: (8) 29 |
| Tries: Du Toit, Barbeary, Cokanasiga, Muir Pen: Spencer Cons: Spencer 3 |
| Racing 92: (10) 25 |
| Tries: Le Garrec, Kamikamica, Arundell Pens: Le Garrec2 Cons: Le Garrec 2 |
Bath qualified for the Investec Champions Cup knockouts after a hard-fought bonus-point win over Racing 92.
Scrum-half Nolann le Garrec scored the opening try of the game, with prop Thomas du Toit responding for the hosts.
Second half tries from Kitione Kamikamica and Henry Arundell extended Racing’s lead before tries by Alfie Barbeary, Joe Cokanasiga and Will Muir.
Despite the comeback, Barbeary was sent off for a second yellow card.
The 23-year-old was lucky not be sent off in the opening stages of the game when he made direct shoulder contact to the chin of Max Spring. The challenge was deemed a yellow card.
With five minutes left, the number eight was reviewed for foul play having led with his forearm off the back of the scrum, which was punished to dampen what was an impressive performance from the back rower.
Arundell, who is now ineligible to represent England until his contract expires in 2026, appeared to give Racing a healthy buffer when he raced clear down the wing untouched.
But Bath responded with three scores to seal their spot in the knockouts for the first time since 2015.
Bath now travel to Toulouse on 21 January, knowing a win will seal top spot in Pool Two.
Three-time runners-up Racing will need a win in their final game against Cardiff in their hope for qualification to the knockout stages.
More to follow..
Line-ups
Bath: De Glanville; Cokanasiga, Lawrence, Redpath, Muir; Russell, Spencer (capt); Obano, Dunn, Du Toit, Roux, Ewels, Van Velze, Reid, Barbeary.
Replacements: Annett, Schoeman, Stuart, Stooke, Bayliss, Schreuder, Harris, Cloete.
Racing: Spring; Habosi, Fickou (capt), Chavancy, Arundell; Gibert, Le Garrec; Kolingar, Chat, Laclayat, Woki, Rowlands, Lauret, Kolisi, Kamikamica.
Replacements: Tarrit, Ben Arous, Nyakane, Palu, Baudonne, Diallo, Tedder, Saili.
Referee: Andrea Piardi (Ita)
Sin-bins: Barbeary (6), Will Rowlands (34)
Sent off: Barbeary (75)
