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Watson: Russell the key for Bath
Bath's success hinges on Finn Russell staying fit after 2025 Champions Cup heartache.
In brief
Bath's success hinges on Finn Russell staying fit after 2025 Champions Cup heartache. Bath needs Finn Russell to stay healthy to avoid repeating 2025 Champions Cup semi-final loss. Originally reported by The Rugby Paper.
Watson backs Bath
Anthony Watson says Bath can go deep in tournament if Finn Russell stays fit.
Russell's injury
Fly-half Russell was nursing a calf injury when Bath lost prem semi-final 27-26 to Exeter.
Bath's 2025 loss
Bath were beaten by Bordeaux-Begles in 2025 Champions Cup semis with Russell starting.
The essence
Bath needs Finn Russell to stay healthy to avoid repeating 2025 Champions Cup semi-final loss.
