Joe Cokanasiga crossed twice as Bath shook off a three-game slump with a 36-28 win over Sale.
Joe Cokanasiga was the difference-maker as Bath got back to winning ways, scoring two tries in a 36-28 victory over Sale. The former England wing was a constant threat out wide and gave his side the cutting edge it had been missing.
The result ends a frustrating spell for Bath, who had gone three games without a win in all competitions. Pressure had been building, and this was the response the club needed: a full-blooded performance against opponents who refused to go away.
Sale pushed hard and the scoreline shows it was no stroll. Their 28 points kept Bath honest to the final whistle, and the visitors made the home side earn every point of the victory.
For Cokanasiga, a brace is the kind of statement that gets noticed. His power and finishing give Bath a real weapon in the wide channels, and if he keeps producing like this, the club's season could turn quickly.
Bath will now look to build on the result and string together a run of wins. Confidence is a powerful thing in rugby, and after a tough stretch, this victory should lift the squad.
