Johann van Graan’s team survived a stirring fightback from Sale.
BATH WILL face Northampton in the English Premiership final after surviving a tense 31-23 win against Sale on Saturday.
Ted Hill and Beno Obano also scored for Bath, while Russell kicked 16 points from four penalties and two conversions. Bath took a fourth-minute lead after wing Joe Cokanasiga was obstructed chasing a Ben Spencer kick, with Russell making no mistake from 25 metres out.
Johann Van Graan Niall Annett Progress Bath Rugby Northampton Saints
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