Brian O'Driscoll, a British and Irish Lions legend, has praised Finn Russell as one of the most talented players in the sport. Russell's outstanding performance helped Bath move up to second place in the Premiership table after a 42-24 win over Sale Sharks. With the addition of Russell to their squad from Racing 92, Bath has seen a remarkable improvement in form in the 2023/24 season. O'Driscoll highlighted Russell's diverse skill set, confidence, and exciting style of play. Former Bath prop David Flatman commended Russell's relaxed approach and ability to bounce back from mistakes.

Russell's impact on the team has been significant, making Bath genuine contenders this season.