Less practice makes perfect for Bath No.10 Rhys Priestland

  1. Home
  2. Latest News
Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Rhys Priestland of Bath converts a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Bath at Franklin's Gardens on February 28, 2021 in Northampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Jon Newcombe talks to Bath hotshot Rhys Priestland about his remarkable tally

LESS is more is the philosophy that Rhys Priestland has used to turn himself into Premiership Rugby’s sharpest shooter.
Priestland broke the league’s all-time record for consecutive kicks at goal during Bath’s remarkable comeback win against Northampton last Sunday, overtaking the previous best of 28 achieved by Jonny Wilkinson and Mark van Gisbergen.
The Welshman made history on the stroke of half-time when he converted Zac Mercer’s try and went on to extend his successful run to 32 kicks, dating back to Nov...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day!

Already a subscriber to our website? Login

Exit mobile version