Mike Ford praises the try-saving tackle and flawless kicking that...

Mike Ford praised Matt Banahan's "crucial" try-saving tackle and George Ford's nerveless kicking after watching his side pip Harlequins by a point.

Bath's head coach was delighted they were able to weather the storms brewed up by the passionate hosts, inspired by two-try winger Ugo Monye in his last home game before he retires at the end of the season.

The lead changed hands eight times at the Twickenham Stoop last night; the final swing seeing Ford Jnr slot a 40m pressure penalty to put the visitors 26-27 in front.

Had Banahan not tracked across the pitch to cut off Quins centre George Low…

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