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He's now matched individual genius with title-winning gravitas... but, if he leads the Lions to glory this summer, just where will Finn Russell stand in the pantheon of Scottish greats?

He's now matched individual genius with title-winning gravitas... but, if he leads the Lions to glory this summer, just where will Finn Russell stand in the pantheon of Scottish greats?

It was rugby's equivalent of that old football chestnut about whether Lionel Messi would still be able to perform at his very best on a freezing, wet Tuesday night in Barnsley.

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He's now matched individual genius with title-winning gravitas... but, if he leads the Lions to glory this summer, just where will Finn Russell stand in the pantheon of Scottish greats?

He's now matched individual genius with title-winning gravitas... but, if he leads the Lions to glory this summer, just where will Finn Russell stand in the pantheon of Scottish greats?

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Owen Farrell: Former England captain leaves Racing 92 for sensational Saracens return

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Ex-England captain Owen Farrell signs for new club and opens door to international return

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Former England captain Owen Farrell seals Saracens return

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Owen Farrell’s stunning Saracens return confirmed after French nightmare

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Why Andy Farrell should trust in free spirit Finn Russell, the genius who can lead the Lions to glory in Australia, writes CHRIS FOY

Finn Russell sets sights on Lions success after long-awaited title triumph with Bath

Finn Russell sets sights on Lions success after long-awaited title triumph with Bath

Townsend reveals talks with Murrayfield chiefs... but his own future hasn't been discussed

Townsend reveals talks with Murrayfield chiefs... but his own future hasn't been discussed

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Ben Youngs made the WRONG decision in the final knockings of Leicester's defeat by Bath, I could not understand it. But in many ways it summed up his career

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Bath’s Ben Spencer says ‘the sky’s the limit’ after they wrap up historic treble

Bath’s Ben Spencer says ‘the sky’s the limit’ after they wrap up historic treble

Bath battle past Leicester Tigers in gripping Premiership final to end 29-year wait for domestic title

Bath battle past Leicester Tigers in gripping Premiership final to end 29-year wait for domestic title

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Michael Cheika fumes over Dan Cole yellow card in Premiership final: ‘Embarrassing for the game’

Bath 23-21 Leicester: Finn Russell plays leading role as 29-year wait for Premiership title ended

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Bath 23-21 Leicester: Finn Russell plays leading role as 29-year wait for Premiership title ended

Bath end their wait for a title with narrow final win over Leicester

Bath end their wait for a title with narrow final win over Leicester

Bath end three decades of agony in controversial Premiership final win over Leicester

Bath end three decades of agony in controversial Premiership final win over Leicester

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How to watch Premiership Rugby final: TV channel and live stream for Bath vs Leicester today

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How to watch Premiership Rugby final: TV channel and live stream for Bath vs Leicester today

Leicester's Dan Cole and Ben Youngs: No goodbye speeches, no fuss - we're going out there to take a swing at Bath

Leicester's Dan Cole and Ben Youngs: No goodbye speeches, no fuss - we're going out there to take a swing at Bath

Winning mentality will be Michael Cheika’s Leicester legacy – Ollie Chessum

Winning mentality will be Michael Cheika’s Leicester legacy – Ollie Chessum

Owen Farrell set to sign five-year deal for Saracens return as player-coach

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Owen Farrell set to sign five-year deal for Saracens return as player-coach

Bath ‘don’t feel any burden’ in Premiership final – Johann van Graan

Bath ‘don’t feel any burden’ in Premiership final – Johann van Graan

Owen Farrell set to seal sensational return to Saracens

Owen Farrell set to seal sensational return to Saracens

Owen Farrell opens door to England return after taking up new job on the side

Owen Farrell opens door to England return after taking up new job on the side

Finn Russell and Bath face day of destiny in throwback Premiership final

Finn Russell and Bath face day of destiny in throwback Premiership final

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole ‘fairytale’ can be Leicester’s inspiration – Danny Care

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole ‘fairytale’ can be Leicester’s inspiration – Danny Care

Owen Farrell agrees Saracens homecoming to open door to England recall - after being overlooked for British & Irish Lions squad

Owen Farrell agrees Saracens homecoming to open door to England recall - after being overlooked for British & Irish Lions squad

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Inside Bath's generation game driving their hunt for Premiership glory: 'We're ready to write our own story'

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Mail Sport Extreme: Logan ready to do it for Doddie - again - as former Scotland wing gets set to embark on cycle around Ireland

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MARCUS SMITH: How God, Jonny Wilkinson and three little tricks got me through pain of being dropped by England

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Finn Russell hoping for strong showing from Bath fans at Premiership final

Steve Borthwick names new-look England squad with 16 uncapped players

Steve Borthwick names new-look England squad with 16 uncapped players

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Lions Preview Ready to Roar ON SALE NOW

Sir Billy Boston awarded rugby league's first knighthood in private King Charles ceremony

Sir Billy Boston awarded rugby league's first knighthood in private King Charles ceremony

Sky Sports announce British & Irish Lions pundit line-up with player on standby list

Sky Sports announce British & Irish Lions pundit line-up with player on standby list

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Lions Preview Ready to Roar ON SALE NOW

Trailblazer Sir Billy Boston receives rugby league's first knighthood in private ceremony

Trailblazer Sir Billy Boston receives rugby league's first knighthood in private ceremony

Steve Borthwick hands Henry Arundell England recall ahead of Bath move after sacrificing international career to join Racing 92

Steve Borthwick hands Henry Arundell England recall ahead of Bath move after sacrificing international career to join Racing 92

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Cut adrift! Anger as Scottish Rugby 'brutally' axe youngsters as part of new strategy

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The man with the most important job in Scottish rugby right now is essentially phoning it in from Bondi Beach, writes Calum Crowe

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See why KFC has been slammed for holding an 'impossible' fan challenge at a footy match

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Inside the Lions camp: Andy Farrell goes to extreme lengths to protect his plans in Portugal as two Premier League stars are spotted

Owen Farrell WILL be a part of British & Irish Lions' clash against Argentina in surprise role... despite not being picked for Australia tour

Owen Farrell WILL be a part of British & Irish Lions' clash against Argentina in surprise role... despite not being picked for Australia tour

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British and Irish Lions declare star prop Tadhg Furlong fit for Australia tour despite calf injury as Andy Farrell's men get to work at Portugal camp

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Bath out to spoil Leicester leaving party in Premiership final – Ben Spencer

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Bath-bound Henry Arundell recalled to England squad

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Owen Farrell to join Sky Sports for Lions series as pundits revealed

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England duties provide solace for Ben Curry after Sale’s Premiership disappointment

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Michael Cheika wants trust from Leicester one last time in Premiership final

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Back-to-back matches to be introduced in revamped Women’s Six Nations

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Finlay Bealham will be a great fit for the group – Lions head coach Andy Farrell

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Steve Borthwick names 16 uncapped players in 36-man England training squad

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Billy Boston to receive knighthood as rugby league's 130-year wait finally ends

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Andy Farrell faces front-row crisis as Zander Fagerson is ruled out of Lions tour of Australia with calf injury