Scotland and British and Irish Lions fly-half Finn Russell has agreed to join Bath.
The Gallagher Premiership membership didn’t specify Russell’s size of contract, however it has been reported to be price round £1million a yr.
Bath mentioned that he’ll join them after subsequent yr’s World Cup, ending a profitable spell with French Top 14 membership Racing 92.
And it represents a significant coup for Bath, with Russell including additional stardust to a squad lately bolstered by the arrivals of Wasps back-row ahead Alfie Barbeary, plus England internationals Ollie Lawrence and Ted Hill from Worcester.
Russell’s ball-playing expertise and creativity will deliver one other dimension to a squad making fast strides below new head of rugby Johann van Graan.
Russell has gained 65 caps and made his Lions Test debut towards South Africa final yr. He was additionally a part of the Lions’ 2017 tour to New Zealand.
He joined Paris-based Racing in 2018 and was a driving pressure behind them reaching the Heineken Champions Cup last two years later, once they misplaced to Exeter.
“I know players at Bath who speak highly of the environment, and the direction the club is going in is something I want to be a part of,” Russell mentioned.
“I have enjoyed my time at Racing 92 and I’ve learnt a lot.
“Now is the right time for a new challenge in a new league, with the aim of moving Bath back to the top end of the Premiership and competing for domestic and European titles.”
Van Graan added: “Finn is a world-class player who will significantly add to our squad on and off the field.
“To be able to attract players of Finn’s quality to Bath Rugby is a credit to how far we have come as a club and a group since July.
“We look forward to welcoming his experience, leadership and expertise.”
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