Bailey glad to learn from Finn

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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Orlando Bailey of Bath Rugby runs with the ball during the Premiership Rugby Cup match between Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby at Franklin's Gardens on September 30, 2023 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

By JON NEWCOMBE
After being prematurely cast as Bath’s first-choice fly-half, precocious homegrown talent Orlando Bailey says he is enjoying his supporting role to main act Finn Russell.
With Piers Francis struggling for form and with injury, the 22-yearold started 14 Premiership games at 10 last season but only has two starts to his name this season going into this weekend.
The academy graduate played 10 in the 34-26 win against Newcastle in October, when Russell, below, made his club debut off the bench, and was handed the leading role again in the 24-18 defeat to Northampton at the start ...

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