Premiership star hit by nerve damage in clash

A nervous fitness fight awaits for Finn Russell after his side secured their spot in English rugby's showpiece occasion on Saturday.

- STUART MCFARLANE

The Bridge of Allan maverick was in fine form as his club Bath Rugby produced a stunning second-half display to roar back from a 13-6 half-time deficit against local rivals Bristol Bears in the Premiership semi-final.

But Russell orchestrated a powerful response from the hosts, who finished top of the table during the season, as they romped away with four tries and a 34-20 win.

However, despite the success in which he kicked 14 points, Russell limped off in the final five minutes of the match-prompting concerns about his status for this weekend's final against Leicester Tigers at Twickenham.