Van Graan reflects on Bath's narrow semi-final defeat to Exeter

Bath's head of rugby Johann van Graan lamented their 27-26 semi-final loss to Exeter in the Premiership, describing it as a match that slipped away. Bath led 26-10 at halftime but were outscored in the second half after Exeter made tactical changes. With a chance to secure victory late in the game, Bath opted for repeated forward phases instead of attempting a drop-goal from close range. Van Graan acknowledged their missed opportunities throughout the season, including a previous European semi-final defeat. He expressed pride in the team's overall performance but recognized the painful nature of the loss.

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