Steve Meehan was unhappy with some "inexplicable" refereeing decisions during Bath's 30-22 defeat at Saracens.
Saracens earn ninth win in 10 matches
Bath head coach Steve Meehan was unhappy with some "inexplicable" decision making from referee Dean Richards during the second half of his side's 30-22 defeat at Saracens in the LV= Cup.
Meehan felt Bath, who outscored their in-form hosts by three tries to two at Vicarage Road, got a raw deal when it came to the close calls in an exciting tie.
"The result is disappointing, but I was really happy with our young fellas," the Australian said.
"We beat them on tries 3-2 but did not get the rub of the green in any shape or form.
"Some of the penalties in the second half were inexplicable and I'll need to have a word with Dean Richards about that. The score was five penalties apiece at the break, but 8-4 against us second half.
"Otherwise, this is a great opportunity to see some of the guys who are training with the first team and those who are considered to be second or third-choice Premiership players.
Morale
"Last week we had 11 players out injured, but morale is high and at no time did the boys let their heads drop, despite the difficult start we are having. With that attitude, a win will come."
Saracens twice came from behind to earn a ninth win from 10 in all competitions.
Glen Jackson kicked 20 points with six penalties and a conversion. Justin Melck and Richard Haughton added tries.
Saracens rugby director Brendan Venter was pleased with the efforts of some of his fringe players.
"I am very happy with that," Venter said. "When you have to make changes, it can affect continuity, but we did not send out a second XV, we simply used our rotation policy.
"Winning is a habit and leads to momentum. How can you build squad unity by sending out one team and telling them they are the second-rated XV and another side are the first XV ? It does not work.
"I am very excited by our academy system because so many fine young players have already emerged.
"We play South Africa in 10 days' time and everyone here is thrilled. Leicester beat them in front of a 24,000 crowd and what a very fine achievement.
Criticism
"Warren Gatland, the Wales head coach, said our Premiership is poor. Hey, tell that to my guys, tell that to Leicester."
Venter is convinced that scrum-half Kevin Barrett and lock Hayden Smith came of age.
He added: "These lads are typical of our youngsters. We have tremendous faith in them for an exciting future.
"It was also a special game for a guy from the other end of the age-gap. That was Kevin Sorrell's 300th game and on top of that honour, he played well in a good win.
"I counted up all my appearances in my career and they just about made 250. That's a wonderful milestone for Kevin with his one and only club."
