David Skrela: 'I told you i'd get something right'
Toulouse 18-16 BathWasps 26-11 Castres
So we're all done and dusted for week one then?Unfortunately so and we couldn't have asked much more from Sunday's crackers at Welford Road and down in the south of France.
Poor old Bath. Such an inspiring effort...They conceded far too many turnovers - 11 in first half alone - and the team's signature confidence was somewhat brash at times.
But they scored two tries in Toulouse!!!!It's no mean feat. OK, Nick Abendanon's stunning score with two minutes to go highlighted his burgeoning talents but Bath all too often ran it from deep inside their own half, handing over possession at critical stages, when a big boot downfield would've done the job cost them in the final act.
Step up Monsieur Skrela...David Skrela turned from villain to hero in a matter of seconds, as his kick agonisingly drifted back to break Bath hearts.
From one fly-half to another, how did Cipriani get on?Danny and best pal, Josh Lewsey produced a neat cameo to seal victory. But it was all over inside 22 minutes after Paul Sackey and Tom Voyce clipped their wings to go over.
Another home bonus point missed...Crucial error, especially with Leinster cleaning up yesterday.