Bath began the second half on the front foot but were punished for turning the ball over when Short hacked on Farrell's punt upfield and Ratouvou touched down.

BBC: Bath 13-17 Saracens

As both sides showed the signs of a sapping encounter, a hopeful punt was spilled by Marras full-back Craig Benson just short of the line, and a gleeful Stewart Sanderson took full advantage to collect the bobbling ball and fall over the line.

BBC: Gateshead 42-38 Whitehaven