Bath's Finn Russell out for semi-final against Exeter
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:08 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Finn Russell is sidelined for Bath's Gallagher Prem semi-final clash with Exeter Chiefs at the Rec, missing his third consecutive match due to a calf injury. Director of rugby Johann van Graan had hoped for Russell's return, but he is not fit to play. Santiago Carreras will fill in at fly half. Bath also lacks Guy Pepper, while Tom Dunn and Quinn Roux return from suspension. Exeter faces its own injury concerns, most losing Ethan Roots due to a head injury. They welcome back Greg Fisilau, but winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is out post-surgery. The victor advances to face Northampton or Leicester in the final at Twickenham next week.
- •Finn Russell ruled out due to calf injury.
- •Santiago Carreras starts at fly half for Bath.
- •Exeter loses Ethan Roots to head injury.
- •Bath's Tom Dunn and Quinn Roux return from suspension.
- •Finals opponent will be either Northampton or Leicester.
- 12:08 PMYahoo Sports — Bath without injured Russell for semi-final
- 12:07 PMBBC Sport — Bath without injured Russell for Prem semi-final
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Bath dealt Finn Russell injury blow ahead of Prem semi-final clash with Exeter
"Bath are without injured Finn Russell for Prem semi-final while Exeter Chiefs welcome back Greg Fisilau in team news.
"Bath are without injured Finn Russell for Prem semi-final while Exeter Chiefs welcome back Greg Fisilau in team news.
"Russell will miss the encounter at the Rec
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 12:08 PMBath without injured Russell for semi-final
Bath are without injured Finn Russell for Prem semi-final while Exeter Chiefs welcome back Greg Fisilau in team news.
- BBC SportJun 12, 2026, 12:07 PMBath without injured Russell for Prem semi-final
Bath are without injured Finn Russell for Prem semi-final while Exeter Chiefs welcome back Greg Fisilau in team news.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 11:05 AMBath dealt Finn Russell injury blow ahead of Prem semi-final clash with Exeter
Russell will miss the encounter at the Rec
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