"They're back" - How Bath could line-up next season with Finn Russell spearheading their attack

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 at 12:42

byRugby Rucker

Finn Russell has confirmed a move to Bath this summer, so we thought we'd look at a few possible ways the black, blue and whites might line-up with him and their other new signings next season.

The 30-year-old will link up with the Blue, Black and White following the 2023 Rugby World Cup after a stellar four seasons at Racing 92.

Russell’s playmaking ability and excellent kicking game have seen him become one of the most lauded players in the northern hemisphere. He will join a Bath squad which has already seen recent recruits Ted Hill, Ollie Lawrence and Alfie Barbeary commit for the long term.

“Finn is a world-class player who will significantly add to our squad on and off the field,” Head of Rugby Johann van Graan said.

“To be able to attract players of Finn’s quality to Bath Rugby is a credit to how far we have come as a club and a group since 11 July.

“We look forward to welcoming his experience, leadership and expertise to the Blue, Black and White.”

Check out their full possible XV below:

#BACK-THREE:

15. Tom de Glanville

14. Joe Cokanasiga (England)

11. Christian Wade (England) - linked with move from Racing 92

Joe Cokanasiga of Bath Rugby with fans during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Exeter Chiefs at the Recreation Ground on 26 March 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#CENTRES:

13. Jonathan Joseph (England)

12. Cameron Redpath (Scotland)

Cameron Redpath of Bath Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Exeter Chiefs at the Recreation Ground on 26 March 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#HALFBACKS:

10. Finn Russell (Scotland) - signed from Racing 92

9. Ben Spencer (England)

#FRONT-ROW:

1. Beno Obano (England)

2. Tom Dunn (England)

3. Thomas du Toit (South Africa) - signed from Sharks

Gallagher Man of the Match, Beno Obano of Bath Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Exeter Chiefs at the Recreation Ground on 26 March 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#SECOND-ROW:

4. Charlie Ewels (England)

5. Dave Attwood (England)

Charlie Ewels, Captain of Bath Rugby celebrates after winning during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and London Irish at the Recreation Ground on 21 May 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#BACK-ROW:

6. Ted Hill (England)

7. Sam Underhill (England)

8. Callum Chick (England) - linked with move from Newcastle

Sam Underhil of Bath Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Bristol Bears at the Recreation Ground on 24 February 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

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