Van Graan banking on Russell to hit the target

By JON NEWCOMBE

Johann van Graan has every faith that Finn Russell can transfer his goal-kicking form for Scotland to Bath if needed in clutch moments.
After the first three rounds of the Six Nations, Russell, 31, is the only frontline kicker in the competition not to miss a single shot at goal, nailing all 15, putting him in the running to become the first-ever Scot to be Six Nations’ top points scorer.
With Bath, though, it has been a different story. While Russell’s time-onthe-ball and passing skills and deft kicks in play have helped to transform Bath’s attacking game and earn him the...

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