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05 January 2008
Gloucester remain two points clear of their fierce west country rivals, but they have still to win a league game on Bath soil in 17 attempts.
England centre Olly Barkley's goalkicking and wing Joe Maddock's 50th-minute try decided a contest totally dictated by appalling weather.
The game only narrowly survived the elements, yet Bath were full value for a victory that means they have already equalled their total number of league wins - eight - registered last season.
Gloucester were hustled out of their stride by a vastly-superior Bath pack, a huge collective effort highlighted by superb individual displays from flanker Michael Lipman and number eight Daniel Browne.
Gloucester substitute Chris Paterson's breakaway try 19 minutes from time caused a few flutters in the Bath ranks, yet the home side were not to be denied a win built on fearless commitment.
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