Bath and Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell gifted a supporter a signed shirt after his kick into touch fractured her wrist by accident.
During Bath’s Premiership win over Gloucester at the Rec last week, Russell hoofed the ball into the stands and a fan, Emily, hurt herself trying to punch it back.
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After the match, Russell personally handed Emily the jumper with the message: “To Emily. Sorry about the arm. Hope you recover quickly!”
Her partner Connor took to social media to praise Russell’s kind gesture.
Rugby is a team sport, rarely known for the individuals. Unless you’re Finn Russell. Even though my partner was collateral damage when Finn was doing his job for @BathRugby. He still reached out to offer his apologies (even though he wasn’t at fault). Finn and the team kit… pic.twitter.com/UQbYuw0rHg
— Connor (@Bath_Hooper) March 29, 2025
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