Rory Sutherland

Bath chase Sutherland to cover for Obano

ON THE BLINDSIDE

Prop star: Sutherland

are ready to join the hunt for and loosehead Rory Sutherland as they seek an injury replacement for , who recently had an operation on a knee injury that he suffered in a defeat to Bristol on the opening weekend of the season.

Bath had wanted to sign Argentina’s Mayco Vivas as injury cover for Obano, who missed a large part of last season with an ACL injury, but they missed out to .

Lions star Sutherland, could become available if the Warriors are forced out of business and Bath have been quick to enquire about his availability.

Sutherland, who joined the Warriors in 2021, had been attracting interest from Castres, one of the few clubs looking for a loosehead with most French sides needing a tighthead.

Bath, who have lost all three of their Premiership games this season, will face stiff competition for Sutherland’s services from the .

have expressed an interest while it is understood that are keeping tabs on him and could move to take him back to Scotland, where he spent seven seasons playing for before joining the Warriors.