Spencer rues try that got away as Bath fall

■By GARY FITZGERALD

STUART Hooper told his players “You got what you deserved” and refused to blame officials as Bath were frustrated at the end of a dramatic Champions Cup opener at The Rec.However, England wing Anthony Watson was less than impressed with referee Alexandre Ruiz’s performance as Scarlets upset the odds to win another European clash in the West Country.Unhappy Ben Spencer complained to both Ruiz and touch judge Christophe Ridley that his last-gasp attempt to reach out and ground the ball over the line had succeeded.The attempt, deep into add...

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