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“2/10” – Five players who flopped in the Premiership final

#4. Alfie Barbeary (Bath RFC)

Planet Rugby 5/10: “Only got 20-odd minutes as he was sacrificed after Obano’s sending-off. He was solid in that time making five tackles and two carries in close.”

Rugby Pass 5/10: “Cruelly plucked from the action following Beno Obano’s red card, Barbeary, in conjunction with his backrow teammates, had a sterling opening twenty minutes. His physicality and ability to get into awkward positions at the breakdown were key factors in slowing down the Saints for the first quarter.”

Alfie Barbeary of Bath Rugby in shock after winning during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final Match between Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks at the Recreation Ground on 1 June 2024. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#5. Alex Waller (Northampton Saints)

Telegraph 4/10: “Felt the heat from Du Toit giving up a penalty, and then later was pinged for wheeling which led to Muir’s try. That said, what a great ambassador he has been for this club.”

Planet Rugby 5/10: “Had a tough old time against the superb Thomas du Toit and was eventually replaced early in the second period. A club legend, however, who retires as one of the Saints’ best ever.”

Alex Waller of Northampton Saints, Curtis Langdon of Northampton Saints, Trevor Davison of Northampton Saints and Alex Moon of Northampton Saints celebrates after winning during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Northampton Saints and Bath Rugby at Twickenham Stadium on 8 June 2024. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK