I’m delighted we are opening title race against Saints, says Russell

By BEN JAYCOCK

Raring to go: Finn Russell leading the attack for Bath
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BATH were inches away from Premiership glory despite playing almost an hour of the final with 14 men, and with their title rivals waving goodbye to household names, talismanic fly-half Finn Russell believes they are in great shape to claim the trophy this time around.
Beno Obano received a 21st minute red card but Bath led a dramatic final 21-18 with three minutes remaining as Russell rose to the occasion delivering 11 points off the tee.
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