Bath prop Will Stuart is unlikely to play any further part in the club's Investec Champions Cup campaign after suffering a suspected achilles tendon rupture against Munster. The injury occurred in the 47th minute when a scrum collapsed, requiring lengthy attention on the field.
The news will also come as a blow to England head coach Steve Borthwick as he plans for the 2026 Six Nations. Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan confirmed the severity, stating: 'No, he's not in a good way. It looks like it's his achilles. I'm no medical expert, but he couldn't even stand up when he got pulled off the field.'
Despite the setback, van Graan was pleased with Bath's 40-14 victory, having raced into a 28-0 lead despite constant rain. He praised the team's adaptability and dominance in the maul and scrum, adding: 'It's a very good win, five points, and they didn't get any league points.'
Munster captain Tadhg Beirne acknowledged his early errors, including a lost line-out and a yellow card that contributed to the heavy deficit. Meanwhile, Munster head of rugby Clayton McMillan admitted his team was not up to standard in the first 20 minutes but saw positives in keeping the score even for the remaining 60 minutes.
