Bath hope Russell can be catalyst for success

By GARY FITZGERALD

Finn Russell has “bought into the Bath dream” according to the man hoping the mercurial Scotsman can help transform the struggling West Country club’s fortunes.
Head coach Johann van Graan also believes the high profile, expensive capture of fly-half Russell may entice more potential big name signings to The Rec in the future.
Russell, 30, has agreed to quit Racing 92 after five years to become the Premiership’s highest paid star, signing a lucrative contract with his wages rocketing to an estimated £850,000.
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