The Blue, Black and White were first on the scoreboard with a Josh Matavesi penalty as Northampton looked to add their own score, they could only level up through a Dan Biggar kick at the sticks.

As both sides came out in the second-half it was Northampton who came out guns blazing in attack, playing some superb Super Rugby-esque play, but Hooper's men remained resolute and were rewarded as Tom de Glanville found the whitewash in the corner after a superb move out wide.

Ruaridh McConnochie then capitalised on a lapse of concentration as he intercepted Henry Taylor's loose pass to score under the sticks.

Rhys Priestland then added the final blow of the game with a penalty just five minutes from time as Bath Rugby prevailed with an excellent defensive performance at Franklin's Gardens.

KEY MOMENT

Ruaridh McConnochie pounced on a Northampton error, created by continued defensive pressure. The Bath Rugby winger secured his second try in a row and pushed Bath into a comfortable lead.

REACTION

SCORERS

Northampton Saints

Penalties: Biggar (32)

Bath Rugby

Tries: de Glanville (57), McConnochie (66)

Conversions: Priestland (67)

Penalties: Matavesi (20), Priestland (74)

GALLERY

Bath Rugby win three in a row to go fourth

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