Ellis unfazed by Parisse as Bath bid to end 9-year wait for trophy

By NEALE HARVEY

Enjoying life in back row: Bath flanker Tom Ellis

UNSUNG flanker Tom Ellis aims to complete a stellar conversion from second to back row by helping Bath end their nine-year silverware drought.
Todd Blackadder’s side face a daunting Challenge Cup semi-final against Stade Francais in Paris next weekend – Sergio Parrisse and all – but former England U20s star Ellis views it as an opportunity to enhance his burgeoning reputation as a No.6.
Ellis, 22, told TRP: “Stade have got their own reasons for doing well and clearly it’s a game that provides ...

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