Bath claim Euro Cup

Bath claim Euro Cup

25 May 2008

Butch James starred in a 24-16 victory for Bath over Worcester in the European Challenge Cup final.

The scoreline flattered Worcester, as former Springbok winger Thinus Delport crossed the line in injury time. After recently being knocked out of the Premiership race, Bath finally have some silverware, the first trophy to come to The Rec in 10 years. Winning this title also ensures Bath will play in next season’s Heineken Cup.

Bath led 15-6 at the break thanks to tries by flanker Jonny Faamatuainu and fullback Nick Abendanon. Olly Barkley and James’s subsequent penalty-goals took the game away from Worcester thereafter.

The game marked the last in Bath colours for England’s Olly Barkley and Steve Borthwick. Barkley is off to Gloucester while Borthwick is joining Saracens.

Bath – Tries: Jonny Faamatuainu, Nick Abendanon. Conversion: Olly Barkley. Penalties: Barkley 2, Butch James. Drop-goal: Barkley.
Worcester - Try: Thinus Delport. Conversion: Joe Carlisle. Penalties: Shane Drahm (3).


13 Comments

  • 1.Kietzphat: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2008, 15:57 pm

    Butchie, come home please! Sharks need you!

  • 2.patzer: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2008, 17:22 pm

    I also watched this match and Butch was at the most average in a low class affair. Shocking match in comparison with Super 14!

  • 3.Robzim: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2008, 17:26 pm

    #2 patzer:

    I agree, it was a terrible low class affair. In order to upgrade from this c###b I think a player needs to attend a “Introduction to Rugby 114″ course.

  • 4.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2008, 17:36 pm

    #2 patzer: If you want to see a terrible game go watch the Sharks S14 semi-final, dire stuff. This was a physical northern hemisphere game packed full of international players. Just because it isn’t played in a big stadium with the ball being thrown around willy nilly doesn’t mean it isn’t good action.

  • 5.Supa Die Bloubul: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2008, 17:44 pm

    Butch moet nou SA toe kom! Met Grant op 10 gaan ons kaaak in die drie nasies!

  • 6.Robzim: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2008, 17:57 pm

    #5 Supa Die Bloubul:

    Why are you saying this? Did you watch the Bath game? I honestly cannot see the fuzz about Butch. He has done absolutely nothing in a low quality match.

  • 7.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2008, 18:13 pm

    WARNING – If you are used to slow boring **** then fast things may seem disorganised to you. If this is happening to you then put your drivers licence in the rubbish bin and watch Northern Hemisphere rugby

  • 8.Supa Die Bloubul: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2008, 20:41 pm

    Rob Zim

    dis nie n geval van dat Butch die beste in die wereld is nie, dis meer n geval van dat ek voel hy is die enigste SA no 10 wat dit in toetsrugby kan maak. Hy het dit minstens bewys in die wcup. Grant is die beste van die res in SA – maar hy is te inconsistant en kan n bal skaars 20 meter skop.

  • 9.mellowyellow: Reply to this comment
    25 May 2008, 21:11 pm

    JC,
    Maybe its worth reporting on the last game for Thinus Delport as well who is off to Japan now.

  • 10.Hurricane: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2008, 03:02 am

    #7 church – like chch but pronounceable:
    lol,i reckon that was aimed at post #4

  • 11.wernergreeff fanclub membership 2: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2008, 08:33 am

    Is The Rec short for The ******?

  • 12.church - like chch but pronounceable: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2008, 09:56 am

    #10 Hurricane:

    Oh, maybe :-)

  • 13.Puma: Reply to this comment
    26 May 2008, 10:12 am

    Butchie come HOME. SHARKS NEED YOU AND THE BOKS NEED YOU TOO. Please get back to the Shark Tank we in Durbs missed you this year. Sharks need their captain too. John go back to the Sharks PLEASE. They need a real captain. John was really missed at the Sharks this year.

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