But Lipman, Barkley, who kicked 21 points, and Andrew Higgins added further Bath tries, with Kameli Ratuvou scoring a consolation for Saracens.

BBC: Bath 66-21 Saracens

The visitors took the lead with a Chris Wyles try inside 26 seconds, but two penalties from Ryan Davis and an Andrew Higgins try saw Bath take control.

BBC: Bath 33-18 Saracens

Taufa'ao Filise shunted over to restore the Blues' lead and despite a late try by Andrew Higgins, Blair's boot kept Bath at arm's length at the Arms Park.

BBC: Cardiff Blues 24-18 Bath

Moldovan prop Vadim Cobilas, hooker Joe Ward, number eight Mark Easter and locks Fraser McKenzie and Kearnan Myall all took their bow, along with centre Andrew Higgins and winger Joaquin Tuculet.

BBC: Worcester 17-12 Sale

Meehan is chasing new faces after flanker Michael Lipman, Alex Crockett and Andrew Higgins all resigned from the club at the start of June after allegedly failing to take drugs tests.

BBC: Bath swoop to sign flanker Salvi

The visitors were dealt an early blow when winger Andrew Higgins was ruled out with an injury he sustained in the warm up, but they started brightly and took the lead through Davis's third-minute penalty.

BBC: Wasps 24-12 Exeter Chiefs

John Higgins was another shock casualty after qualifier Andrew Higginson came from behind to win 5-3.

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