Russell's deft handling sinks Sale as Bath burnish title credentials

• Sale 23-32 Bath
• Bonus-point defeat ends Sharks' unbeaten home run

Johann van Graan had a glint in his eye as he delivered a post-match debrief of Finn Russell's latest masterclass which harvested a contentious bonus-point win for Premiership leaders Bath.

As Russell prepares to play for Scotland in their Six Nations opener against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday, the mercurial fly-half showed he is at the peak of his powers.