Russell returns from injury to bolster Bath's bid for Premiership title

The Scotland fly-half was forced off with a suspected groin problem in Bath's 21-15 European Champions Cup defeat by rivals Exeter on April 6. Bath said the injury was "significant", raising fears the 31-year-old playmaker could miss the rest of the season. But he has now been restored to the starting line-up for the club's match at Newcastle on Friday, where Russell will partner England's Ben Spencer at half-back. Russell's return is timely for Bath as one of the most competitive seasons in Premiership history comes to a climax.