Former Munster coach Johann van Graan signs new deal with Bath to 2030

Van Graan, aided by the arrival of world class Scotland fly-half Finn Russell, has steered a club that was in the doldrums into the play-off places with two rounds of the regular league season remaining.

The head of rugby joined from Munster in 2022 and secured Investec Champions Cup qualification in his first campaign in charge before recently masterminding passage into the knockout phase for the first time since 2015.

"I'm proud to be committing my future to this historic club and I am loving the journey we are on," the South African said.

"Rugby is about people, purpose, creating memories and making a difference. My family and I are looking forward to our future in Bath.

"The journey we have been on together as players and staff since I joined has been about getting better every day, becoming a team that's tough to beat, and creating an identity that can deliver success over the long-term. The best is yet to come."