Russell inspires Bath to Challenge Cup final win over Lyon
Scotland fly-half Finn Russell contributed 17 points with his boot as Bath clinched their first European title in 17 years with a 37-12 win over Lyon in the Challenge Cup final.Russell kicked three penalties and four conversions for the English Premiership side at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.The French side opened the scoring with a try, but a Russell penalty set the ball rolling for a commanding victory for Bath, with the Scot also having the final say with the final three points.
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