Russell and Stuart are in selection mix for Bath

SCOTLAND star Finn Russell and England prop Will Stuart are in the selection mix for Bath’s West Country derby clash with Gloucester in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup, writes John Evely.

- John Evely

Blue, Black & Whites head of rugby Johann van Graan made it clear he is putting out a side to win at the Recreation Ground on Sunday - aiming put his side into a semi-final against either Edinburgh or his boyhood club the Bulls.

Bath’s schedule in the Gallagher Premiership, where they have a ten-point lead at the top of the table, lends itself to the club having a real tilt at the Challenge Cup with games against the league's bottom two sides, Exeter and Newcastle, to come in the remaining matches in April.