Bath face injury blow as Spencer doubtful for Champions Cup semi-final; Russell leads inspired by PSG-Bayern
Where things stand
Updated May 3, 01:15 PMBath captain Ben Spencer is a doubt for the Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday, 3 May 2025, due to a shoulder injury. The scrum-half’s availability remains unconfirmed, raising concerns about Bath’s depth. Fly-half Finn Russell is expected to assume greater leadership of the backline. The winner will advance to the final against Leinster or Toulon in Bilbao on 23 May. No official team news has been released.
Open questions
- Has Ben Spencer been officially ruled out of the semi-final?Open since May 3, 2025
- If Spencer misses the match, which scrum-half will start for Bath?Open since May 3, 2025
- What is the extent of Spencer’s shoulder injury?Open since May 3, 2025
- How will Bath adjust their game plan without their captain?Open since May 3, 2025
- What is the latest on Bath’s wider team selection ahead of the match?
Key actors
What's corroborated
Bath and Bordeaux-Begles play in the Champions Cup semi-final on Sunday, 3 May 2025.
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Multiple additional sources report Bath captain Ben Spencer remains a doubt for the Champions Cup semi-final due to a shoulder injury.