Scottish genie turning on the magic at Bath

Paul Rees looks at Finn Russell, the big-money signing who is making a name for himself in the West Country

Big-name signings have become rare in the Premiership’s age of austerity, but Finn Russell is undoubtedly one. The Scotland and Lions outside-half arrived in Bath after the World Cup and wasted no time in making an impression on the league.
A feature of Russell’s career is that he does not allow setbacks or mistakes to depress his desire to test defences to the maximum. He believes in himself, trusts his ability and never stops looking for a sign of weakness and an opportunity.
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