BATH boss Johann van Graan toasted a dream come true after his side's rags-to-riches ride to a home Premiership semi-final.
The South African joined the fallen West Country giants after they had finished rock bottom of the league two seasons ago.
Yesterday at a rocking Rec he watched a club transformed romp to a six-try win over Premiership top dogs Northampton and book a last-four clash with Sale Sharks.
"Two seasons ago some of these players walked off the pitch last in the Premiership," he said. "Two seasons later they walk off joint with Northampton on 60 points after 18 rounds and having a home semi-final.
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