Bath began their new Premiership campaign with a convincing 33-17 bonus-point victory over Harlequins at The Stoop. Santiago Carreras’ spectacular try was the standout moment, while Bath’s strong first half gave them control despite a spirited Quins response after the interval.

Dan du Preez, Joe Cokanasiga, Dan Frost, Carreras and Ewan Richards scored Bath’s five tries, with Finn Russell converting four. Harlequins replied through Will Porter, Chandler Cunningham-South and Pedro Delgado, but were unable to secure a losing bonus point; Bath led 28-10 at half-time.