"The damage was done in that first half, " admitted Bath coach John Connolly admitted.

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Bath coach John Connolly praised the performance of full-back Matt Perry on his return from two months out of the game strengthening his hamstrings.

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Also included on the Honours list were Bonnie Dean, chief executive of Bristol and Bath Science Park, and Colin Irwin John Hamilton Drummond, chief executive of Viridor Waste, who have both been appointed OBEs for services to technology and innovation.

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Currently World Cup-winning stars John Smit, Victor Matfield and Percy Montgomery all play in France, while fly-half Butch James plays for Bath.

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