Vesty feels mindset was key for Saints in brilliant victory at Bath

The black, green and gold scored six tries against the current Gallagher PREM holders, knocking them off the top of the league table in the process.

And Vesty said: "I thought the mindset we had for 80 minutes to keep attacking and just go at it was excellent.

"It didn't all go our way, but we never wavered from that attacking mindset and that brought the best out in us.

"We hadn't won here at The Rec since 2022 so it was a good place to come and do it.

"I'm just so proud of the boys to back themselves and have the confidence and mindset just to go at them.

"I loved it."

Much had been said about Saints' team selection during the week as they left several international stars at home.

But Vesty said: "To be honest, I didn't look into it and follow it because we know what this group are capable of and how hard these players all train in the week.

"It might have been used as a bit of food for thought that Dows (Saints boss Phil Dowson) put out a little bit, but I've not looked at it, to be honest."

With England and Lions scrum-half Alex Mitchell rested, youngster Archie McParland stepped up to produce his best showing in a Saints first-team shirt.

"Archie was on fire, wasn't he?" Vesty said.

"Archie had a very different mindset to how he wanted to play, and he played with freedom, looked like he had a smile on his face and it absolutely brought the best out of him.

"It's great because we know what he can do and for him to show it on the big stage, I was very happy for him because he's worked hard for that."

When asked where the win at Bath ranked in his favourites during his time at Saints, Vesty said: "It's got to be up there because it's a tough place to come and win.

"For our boys, to get over the line and do it in such fantastic style, the scoreline could have been even more."