Togetherness key to success for Bath’s Van Graan

The victory completed a superb treble this season after Bath earlier bagged the Premiership Cup and European Challenge Cup.

Bath’s Finn Russell celebrates at the Allianz Stadium. Pic: PA

Bath coach Johann van Graan praised the togetherness of his club after they beat Leicester 23-21 to win the Premiership title for the first time since 1996 on Saturday, three years after finishing bottom of the league.

The South African oversaw the turnaround that took Bath to the final last year, before finishing the regular season 11 points clear this year and holding off a late fightback from old rivals Leicester to secure a memorable triumph in the final.