BATH MUST CLEAN UP

TODD BLACKADDER has warned his Bath side they must raise their game if they are to stay in the Champions Cup.

The West Country outfit are winless in the competition and can kiss their hopes goodbye if they lose at holders Leinster today.

A week ago the Dublin side were just too good for them and Bath director of rugby Blackadder (above) admitted: “I expect them to be better this time.

“They will probably say they were rusty. I think they will come a lot harder at the breakdown.”

Bath’s hopes have been further hit by a grade two medial knee ligament tear suffered by England wing Joe Cokanasiga in the 17-10 defeat by Leinster at the Rec. Cooper Vuna deputises.