From The Rugby Paper · Gary Fitzgerald · · 1m 10s
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.
Dreams since teen years
Santi Carreras dreamed of European rugby glory since watching Heineken Cup as a teenager in Cordoba.
“I was about 15 and 16 watching the games from Europe on Saturday evenings”
Bath's Champions Cup bid
Carreras believes Bath have quality and squad depth to challenge for Champions Cup glory.
“It would be one of my biggest achievements”
Heineken Cup history
French clubs have monopolised Champions Cup since Exeter Chiefs won it during Covid.
“It is 28 long years since Bath managed to get their hands on club rugby’s most prestigious prize”
Bath's squad strength
Carreras says Bath have quality and talent with strong squad depth for Champions Cup success.
“We have a lot of quality and talent here at Bath”
Montpellier connection
Carreras has friends in Montpellier team including Domingo Miotti and Justo Piccardo.
“I expect there will be a few texts between us in the build up”
Bath atmosphere
Bath fans enjoy strong home support with full houses at The Rec stadium.
“It is always a full house at The Rec and a fantastic atmosphere”
Bath family spirit
Carreras feels Bath team spirit is similar to Argentina national team camaraderie.
“It is like a family with everyone helping each other”
What matters most
Santi Carreras believes Bath can win Champions Cup after dreaming of European rugby glory since watching Heineken Cup as a teenager in Argentina.
