Bath boss Steve Meehan was delighted with his side's "courageous" performance as they left it late to beat Northampton.
Bath boss pleased with bravery shown by team in Saints win
Bath boss Steve Meehan was delighted with his side's "courageous" performance as they left it late to beat Northampton.
Meehan's men stayed on course for the Guinness Premiership play-offs as Olly Barkley's penalty six minutes from time gave them a tense 21-20 success at the Recreation Ground.
Bath have now lost just one of their past 10 league games and they are only two points behind fourth-placed Wasps, who they meet at Twickenham on Saturday.
If Bath could beat Wasps, then their final league game is at home to Leeds Carnegie on May 8, when victory could be enough to secure a play-off spot for a side that struggled around the Premiership's relegation zone before Christmas.
"It was tighter than we wanted it to be tonight, but it was a win, and it could be a very valuable one," said Meehan.
Courage
"It was done in a courageous manner, and given that it was just 72 hours after our last game, we are pretty happy with that.
"In terms of the play-offs nothing has changed. We have got to win our two remaining games and Wasps and London Irish have to drop one.
"There is still an opportunity for us, and I am sure the guys will front-up on Saturday. You won't find anyone in our dressing room who doesn't want to play in that game."
Despite making 12 changes Northampton still looked desperate to win, and Saints rugby director Jim Mallinder was pleased with their efforts.
"We knew it would be tough," said Mallinder. "Bath are on a bit of a high, but I thought we played well and with a little bit of luck we would have won.
"I was delighted with the players who came into the team, and hopefully it hasn't taken too much out of them.
"I was delighted with Shane Geraghty - he took his chances with the penalties while I thought our front row did really well.
"I am delight with the squad we've got, and come Saturday, we will be well rested and looking forward to the challenge against Saracens."
