Finn Russell: 'The World Cup draw was tough but that's sport - we could have done better'

Fly-half on throwing himself into life at Bath without a break after France 2023 and inspiring teammates to be attack-minded Modern rugby does not always trust its greatest showmen. As Danny Cipriani and Quade Cooper can testify it is often a lonely road for creative fly-halves with ambitions beyond an average coach's imagination. Which is why it is so good to see a cheerful Finn Russell illuminating the bleak midwinter with a little pre- Christmas sparkle, a smiling artist adding deft splashe...