Bathtub Rugby have introduced that Finn Russell has signed a brand new contract that may preserve the British & Irish Lion with the membership till June 2028.
The fly-half joined Bathtub in 2023 on a three-year deal and has made 45 appearances, scoring 420 factors throughout all competitions, together with 4 tries.
He ended 2024/25 with 183 factors within the Premiership because the membership secured the home and European treble. He’ll now function on the British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia, which you’ll be able to watch stay on Sky Sports activities.
The protection of the Lions begins on Friday after they tackle Argentina within the first tour match stay on Sky Sports activities Principal Occasion from 7pm.
Given his involvement in Bathtub’s Premiership ultimate triumph, Russell isn’t concerned within the first Lions matchday 23 however is anticipated to problem for the beginning No 10 jersey for the three-Take a look at collection in opposition to the Wallabies.
On his contract extension, Russell stated: “I’ve beloved my time right here at Bathtub. It is an excellent group and an excellent membership. We have come a great distance over the past couple of years, and I’m actually trying ahead to staying right here and seeing what the membership can obtain.
“The fans have been outstanding since I got here. We’ve had some big results at home and that’s just our way of giving back to the fans and trying to represent them in the right way.”
“The way the club is developing and with the young players coming through, the belief and confidence that we’ve got week-to-week is just growing. There are some brilliant new signings coming in as well who will be great additions to the club, and I can’t wait to get started next season.”
Talking about Russell’s contract extension, Bathtub’s head of rugby Johann van Graan stated: “It’s amazing news. Finn is one of the world’s best 10s, a player who performs in the big moments and more importantly he’s an incredible team man and a family man. He is one of the lads, his training is exceptional, and he’s added so much to our group.
“It is nice that he’ll be staying on at Bathtub Rugby and persevering with his journey with the Blue, Black and White.”
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