Bath secured a 36-28 home victory over Sale, ending a three-game winless run in all competitions. Joe Cokanasiga scored twice for the hosts, while Henry Arundell, Tom de Glanville, and Louis Hennessey also crossed the try line. Bath led 19-7 at half-time, with Sale fighting back late through tries from Luke Cowan-Dickie and Elia Canakaivata to earn a bonus point.
Despite the late surge, Sale finished eighth, while Bath climbed to fourth in the table. The result marked the third loss of the campaign for Sale. Arundell returned from injury to score early, and De Glanville's return was timely.
Cokanasiga's second try came immediately after the break, capitalizing on a cross-field kick. Sale's Alex Sanderson praised his side's physicality but cited execution issues for the defeat. Bath's Johann van Graan highlighted a complete team performance as the key to victory.
The Sharks, despite the loss, left with a consolation point from the final scores.
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