From The Rugby Paper · Gary Fitzgerald · · 1m 30s
Santi Carreras dreams of Bath Champions Cup glory
Santi Carreras aims to help Bath win Champions Cup after watching European rugby as a teen in Argentina.
In brief
Santi Carreras aims to help Bath win Champions Cup after watching European rugby as a teen in Argentina. Santi Carreras believes Bath can win Champions Cup after dreaming of European rugby glory since watching Heineken Cup as a teenager in Argentina. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.
Santi Carreras' dream
Santi Carreras dreamed of lifting European rugby’s biggest prize since watching the Heineken Cup as a teenager in Argentina.
Bath's Champions Cup bid
Santi Carreras believes Bath have the quality and squad depth to make a serious challenge for Champions Cup glory.
Heineken Cup history
French clubs have monopolised the trophy since Exeter Chiefs lifted it during Covid on the back of Saracens’ spell of domination.
Bath's last win
It is 28 long years since Bath managed to get their hands on club rugby’s most prestigious prize, a 19-18 final victory over Brive.
Carreras' inspiration
Santi Carreras saw two friends help Toulouse lift the Heineken Cup in 2024 and thought he would like to do that himself.
Bath's squad strength
Santi Carreras says Bath have quality and talent but it won’t be easy to win Champions Cup with strong squad depth.
Montpellier connection
Santi Carreras has good friends in Montpellier’s team like Domingo Miotti and Justo Piccardo for Champions Cup.
Bath's atmosphere
Santi Carreras says The Rec has a fantastic atmosphere with strong fan support during match days.
Carreras' fitness
Santi Carreras played all three Nations Championship games with Argentina after a busy summer.
The one thing
Santi Carreras believes Bath can win Champions Cup after dreaming of European rugby glory since watching Heineken Cup as a teenager in Argentina.
