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Bath and Leicester to Contest Premiership Rugby Final at Twickenham

The June 14 final at Twickenham will pit drought-burdened Bath, who rallied with four second-half tries, against Leicester as Michael Cheika bows out after steering his side past Sale.

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Overview

  • Bath overturned a 6-13 halftime deficit to register four second-half tries through Ted Hill, Joe Cokanasiga, Will Muir and Max Ojomoh.
  • Leicester surged into a 13-3 lead courtesy of Adam Radwan’s two first-half tries before Izaia Perese’s late maul finish sealed a 21-16 win over Sale.
  • Finn Russell’s late leg injury adds uncertainty for Bath ahead of the final while flanker Sam Underhill sat out the semi-final through suspension.
  • Sale briefly drew level in the 66th minute but could not breach Leicester’s defence down the stretch at Welford Road.
  • Bath will aim to end a 29-year league title drought while Leicester pursue a record-extending 12th Premiership crown.