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HT: Bath 11-8 Saracens
Take a breath. That was really good stuff from both sides, a real advert for the Premiership.
The international class on show was evident, with Taulupe Faletau and Ben Tapuai showing their skills for Bath, while Sarries had Sean Maitland and Alex Goode showing flashes of quality too.
Bath 11-8 Saracens
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Pulsating, surging first-half of rugby at the Rec, and a scoreline that will delight the sold-out Rec.
For the most part Bath were impressively dominant, causing problems at the breakdown and the set-piece.
However, Saracens are champions for a reason and showed their title credentials with a well-worked try on the back of pressure before the break.
Big 40 to come, and a scoreline that leaves us nicely poised at the break.
Bath 11-8 Saracens
It had been coming. Saracens get the try their immense weight of pressure deserved.
The ball was whizzed wide after a series of drives through the middle and put Sean Maitland in out wide.
Question marks perhaps about the tackling in the corner, but a strong finish by the New Zealand-born Scotland international.
No good from the tee by Alex Lozowski.
Bath 11-3 Saracens
Huge defence from Bath again. Saracens still bashing away at the Bath defensive line. Just outside the 5m line...
Bath 11-3 Saracens
Saracens don't get try, inconclusive proof of a clear, legal touch down.
They do get a 5m scrum though. Big opportunity.
Bath 11-3 Saracens
SARACENS HELD UP OVER THE LINE?
Huge defensive effort by Bath - we've gone to the TMO.
Bath 11-3 Saracens
Really slow ball from Saracens at the ruck, guard is up, patience from Ben Spencer at scrum-half.
A metre away...
Bath 11-3 Saracens
Five metres away now, really looking to press Bath...
Bath 11-3 Saracens
Saracens just running aground on the Bath defensive line, strewn across the 22...
Bath 11-3 Saracens
Closing in on the break, and truth be told, we've seen little of the Saracens attacking threat.
However, they've just won a penalty at the scrum and Ben Spencer hoiks it into touch.
Taulupe Faletau is back on after his eye assessment and Zak Mercer returns to the bench.
Image source, Getty ImagesBath 11-3 Saracens
Saracens struggling to make ground from their possession, they're playing a territory game at the moment. That said, we did see some dancing feet from Alex Goode a moment ago.
Bath playing with a bit of invention in reply, with that points cushion.
Bath 11-3 Saracens
Bath trying everything to get a second try, cutting runs, big mauls but this time Saracens are equal to it - gaining a penalty for not releasing.
They need some breathing space here, and get it with a big Alex Goode kick to touch. Line-out in midfield.
Bath 11-3 Saracens
I tell you what, Ben Tapuai has a boot like a steamhammer. Thumps another penalty into touch and Bath are again in the danger zone.
Bath 11-3 Saracens
Saracens really look shellshocked at the moment, Aled Brew almost pounced for an intercept a moment ago but the ball spilled forward.
Really impressive display so far by Bath but we know how good Sarries are, they're used to winning.
Bath 11-3 Saracens
The pressure was building and Bath kept the ball alive beautifully, fizzing the ball across the field to punch holes.
When the ball came to the right edge, Ben Tapuai powered through and popped the ball up nicely to Max Clark who had a clear route to the line for his first Premiership try.
Tom Homer missed the conversion kick but it's an eight-point lead.
Bath 6-3 Saracens
Zak Mercer comes on as Taulupe Faletau receives treatment.
Meanwhile Ben Tapuai's booming kick puts Bath right into the Saracens 22. Line-out.
Bath 6-3 Saracens
Image source, Getty ImagesBath starting to dominate the ruck, pinging Maro Itoje at the breakdown this time. Another penalty.
Concern for Bath though as Taulupe Faletau looks as though he's got an eye injury.
He's been immense so far.
Bath 6-3 Saracens
Tom Homer keeps the scoreboard ticking over with another well-taken penalty. The tee proves profitable for Bath once again.
Bath 3-3 Saracens
Not seen much chance for the vaunted back-lines of either side to stride forward.
Bath get a penalty after Jackson Wray failed to release the ball.
Image source, getBath 3-3 Saracens
Matt Garvey's offside gives Saracens the chance to level through Alex Lozowski from in front of the sticks.
No problems.