PLAYER RATINGS v BATH

FREDDIE STEWARD: Outshone his more accomplished opposite number Anthony Watson in every area. Took his try very well, holding his run until Ford could put him through, and it was his high-ball regather against Watson that led to Wells’ try. He’s looking increasingly like the natural full-back option England have been crying out for. 8/10

KOBUS VAN WYK: Looked to put himself about, and made a huge (legal) tip tackle on Faletau as Bath had an overlap 10m out. That redeemed an earlier missed tackle on Watson with the England full-back on the back foot, that then led to Wiese’s yellow. A strong return for the winger. 7/10

JACO TAUTE: Quietest of the backs, only made one carry for no metres. But was a good link when Leicester spread the ball and made a good hit on McConnochie. Left the field for a HIA after colliding with Steward with an hour gone, and never reappeared as his replacement Murimurivalu brought something extra in attack. 6.5/10

MATT SCOTT: It wasn’t a flashy performance from the Scotland international, but when Leicester went well he was involved more often than not. Showed soft hands in his link play and a good covering tackle on Redpath early on when Bath looked dangerous. 7/10

NEMANI NADOLO: Impactful, although neither he nor the team always made the best of that threat. Case in point was a huge bust up the midfield into Bath’s 22 with 15 minutes to go, but he then tried to get back up and was penalised. He still made the third most metres across the game though, and his deft offload put Wells through for his try. Also a menace at the ruck. 7/10

GEORGE FORD: After a wayward first effort he was faultless off the tee, notching a crucial 21 points including a colossal 50-metre touchline penalty at the end of the first half. His boot also caused trouble in the Bath backfield as he launched spiral bomb after spiral bomb up that were extremely profitable across the game, and led directly to Wells’ try. Good partnership with Steward and his game management was solid. 8/10

BEN YOUNGS: Had a tough start, with a couple of misplaced kicks and a knock-on as Tigers had an overlap. But grew into the game, and was instrumental in the first two tries. His quick tap took play to Bath’s 22 in one phase before Steward’s effort, and it was smart thinking to double back down the blindside for Wells to run over. 7/10

ELLIS GENGE: Had the measure of his England colleague Will Stuart in the scrum. Won a couple of penalties, which was especially important given the lineout troubles. Also physical in the loose, his powerful run into Bath’s 22 gave Tigers the platform for Steward’s try. 7/10

TOM YOUNGS: Lineout was hit and miss, with the ball either picked off or won scruffily. Good captaincy throughout, decisions to kick for goal after the early setbacks were crucial in first half fightback, and carried well across the game. 6.5/10

DAN COLE: In the battle of old versus new England props, he edged Obano in the scrum in one of Leicester’s dominant areas. Won a big ruck penalty at the end of the first half, relieving pressure and keeping the momentum in Tigers’ favour. 7/10

HARRY WELLS: Took his try very well, made the correct decision to back himself and run over Spencer for a crucial score at the start of the second half. Went the distance for Tigers. 7.5/10

CALUM GREEN: Had the ball wrestled from his grasp by McNally for Bath’s early try but grew into the game making the second most tackles (13) for his side. 7/10

GEORGE MARTIN: Didn’t shy away from involvement in his first game back from a knee injury. Martin was Tigers’ top tackler with 14 including a big hit on Rokoduguni, and also carried well. He had a tough start, with Beno Obano driving under him to open the scoring and then being isolated in defence as Ben Spencer scored Bath’s second. But came back well and was one of the standout forwards from both sides. 7/10

HANRO LIEBENBERG: Was a good lineout option, taking several tough throws. Also made a couple of turnovers, the highlight of his game being a crucial snaffle when Tigers were under pressure at the end of the first half. He’s pivotal to this side. 7/10

JESPER WIESE: What a performance from the number eight. His yellow card was avoidable and costly as Bath cashed in with a converted try but, thereafter, he was superb. He had a direct hand in Henderson’s try with a bust to within ten metres, and later won the penalty that put his side ahead by beyond a converted try. Made 115 metres over the game – the only player to reach three figures – and dominated both Mercer and Faletau. 8/10

REPLACEMENTS:

CHARLIE CLARE: 6.5/10

NEPHI LEATIGAGA: 7/10

JOE HEYES: 6/10

CAMERON HENDERSON: 7/10

LUKE WALLACE: 6/10