Bath blossom without Sam Burgess in emphatic win at London Irish

• London Irish 14-45 BathNo Sam Burgess, no problem. Though the most frustrating thing about this match – and there were a few – was that it was tailor-made for the departed dual code international. Bath ground out a victory with only glimpses of quality, high intensity, plenty of big hits and no little needle. Slammin’ Sam would have had a field day. Related: Mike Ford says Sam Burgess would have stayed in union without England call-up Related: Owen Farrell’s boot guides Saracens to victory at Northampton Saints Continue reading...