The Rugby World Cup might be a week away, but only ever so slightly closer to home, a new domestic season will also be kicking off - and there is a sense of optimism within the walls of Bath.

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell says the renewed relationship with head coach Gregor Townsend has helped his game.

Following England's loss to Scotland on the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations, Imogen Ainsworth has rated the players from both teams.

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The Scotland fly-half has been left out of their Autumn Nations Series plans and former Racing 92 teammate Simon Zebo is puzzled by Russell's omission.