Bath demolish Newcastle as George Ford reigns supreme in eight-try rout

• Bath 58-5 Newcastle• England fly-half Ford kicks 18 points in dominant displayTodd Blackadder’s revolution took full flight as Bath showed a new ruthless streak in dispatching Newcastle with their biggest league win in 15 years.The opening game of the season at a newly expanded Recreation Ground saw Bath’s ambition on the field match that of their owner, Bruce Craig, off it. Bath thrilled the crowd with eight tries to claim their largest winning margin since 2001, completed by 18 points from the boot of George Ford. Related: Wasps’ Jimmy Gopperth seals victory to deny Leicester comeback Rel…