Despite missing some of their key England internationals, the Sharks should rightfully ooze confidence against league leaders Bath having not lost a domestic fixture in the North-West for over a year.
Interview: Bath boss Johann van Graan and Head of Rugby at the University of Bath Aaron James chatted to Will Gupwell about why a strong synergy between both parties is benefitting the club’s emerging talents.
New Zealand clash might have come too soon for Hill, but given the number of back-rowers on Borthwick’s radar, the 25-year-old is back in a position to grasp an opportunity should it come his way.