Carreras magic lights up Bath win over Harlequins
A terrific try from full-back Santiago Carreras is the highlight of Bath's Prem opening night bonus-point victory over Harlequins.
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"I thought we started really well. I think we managed the first half really well and to go into the changing room up, away from home, in your first league game, that's something we were really happy about."
— Johann van Graan , Athlete
"That was pure magic."
— Johann van Graan , Athlete
Key People
Chandler Cunningham-South is a forward who has been capped 21 times by England.
A South African number eight rugby player who signed with Bath.
A hooker for Bath who contributed to the team's victory.
A second row player for Bath who scored a try in the match.
Finn Russell is a Scottish rugby player who plays fly-half for the national team.
A winger for Bath known for his speed and agility.
Johann van Graan is a rugby coach known for his leadership in various rugby teams.
A rugby player for Harlequins who scored in the match.
An Argentina international rugby player known for his skills on the field.
A scrum-half for Harlequins who scored a try in the match.
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A terrific try from full-back Santiago Carreras is the highlight of Bath's Prem opening night bonus-point victory over Harlequins.
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