Clive Woodward has declared Finn Russell will "be the difference in the Test series" versus the Wallabies after first appearance on 2025 B&I Lions tour.
Finn Russell and Henry Pollock delivered fine performances as the British and Irish Lions clinched an emphatic 54-7 win over the Western Force in Perth on Saturday.
With 45 appearances under his belt since joining in 2023, Russell has become a fan favourite at the Recreation Ground, scoring 420 points across all competitions, including four tries.
Alex Spink spoke to Bath's rugby head Johann van Graan and some of his players after they completed a treble-winning season by lifting the Premiership title at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Bath Rugby won their first Premiership title on Saturday for the first time in almost 30 years, as the men in blue, black and white defeated Leicester Tigers 23-21 at Twickenham Stadium.
Neither Owen Farrell nor Kyle Sinckler were selected to go on the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia this year, but this hasn't stopped either player from being involved.
With wingers like Joe Cokanasiga and Will Muir in the squad, fans would be very much forgiven for thinking that a back would hold the mantle of fastest player in the Bath squad.
Andy Farrell will begin training preparations for the British and Irish Lions tour this week without 16 players – more than 40 per cent of his squad of 38.
Bath Rugby will face Leicester Tigers in the Premiership final at Twickenham after the two sides came through their semi-finals against Bristol Bears and Sale Sharks, respectively.
Bath boss Johann van Graan has given his view after Finn Russell was forced off the field in Friday's 34-20 Premiership win over Bristol at the Recreation Ground.
Friday night’s influential display by Finn Russell in Bath’s Challenge Cup final win over Lyon has generated an almost universal outpouring of love on social media for the Scottish out-half.
