Ford’s no loss with Freddie at the helm says Banahan

By NEALE HARVEY

Leaders: Freddie Burns and Matt Garvey, right

MATT Banahan is convinced Bath have emerged far stronger from the controversial deal that saw George Ford and Freddie Burns swap clubs.
Former Leicester man Burns made no secret of his anger at having to make way for England flyhalf Ford after being forced out of his Tigers contract early.
However, Bath winger Banahan told The Rugby Paper: “It’s strengthened us because now we have two fly-halves in Freddie and Rhys Priestland who will both be here competing with each other pretty much throughout the season.
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