Alfie Barbeary’s late try earns Bath thrilling comeback victory against Sale

• Sale 26-31 Bath

• Bath close to point of Prem leaders Northampton

The reservoir of talent at Bath runs deep. The reigning champions rested a raft of key men but ultimately had too much class for a Sale side whose season continues to unravel at a rate of knots.

Johann van Graan’s men conjured two tries in the final quarter, including when their 20-year-old hooker Kepu Tuipulotu sent a delightful kick down the left channel for fellow replacement Bernard van der Linde to saunter clear.