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Cameron Redpath could miss season start as 3 Bath players undergo surgery

Bath Rugby's Cameron Redpath during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath Rugby and Leicester Tigers at The Recreation Ground on October 28, 2023 in Bath, England. (Photo by Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Bath have issued a preseason injury update confirming Scotland centre Cameron Redpath is one of three players to undergo surgery alongside Regan Grace and Guy Pepper.

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The 24-year-old was not part of Scotland’s summer tour of the Americas, and instead had his shoulder operated on to “address a longstanding issue”.

A return date has not been set for the Scot, though it is likely he will miss the start of the season.

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“Cam Redpath had shoulder surgery in the summer to address a longstanding issue,” said Bath head of medical services Rory Murray.

“He is currently not in squad training, he is working with our conditioning coaches and doing well. We’ll have a better idea of which game he’ll return for in mid August.”

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New recruit Pepper has also undergone surgery for an issue that was picked up in his medical after joining from Newcastle Falcons this summer.

The 21-year-old flanker is, however, expected to make the beginning of the season.

“Guy Pepper has joined up with the squad but he has had a surgery in the offseason to address a longstanding shoulder issue that was identified at the medical.

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“He’s doing very well. He’s working with our physical performance coaches. We expect him to join up with squad training in the middle of August and be ready for the start of the season.”

After making his first appearance for Wales against the Reds last month, Grace has had a procedure on his hamstring, though, like Redpath, there is no clarity as to when he is expected to return.

The former rugby league star is yet to make his competitive debut for the West Country outfit despite initially joining them in February.

Bath get their new season underway on Friday September 20 against Northampton Saints in a repeat of last season’s Gallagher Premiership final at the Rec.

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Okay, so we blew it big time on Saturday. So rather than repeating what most people have all ready said, what do I want to see from Borthwick going forward?


Let's keep Marcus Smith on the pitch if he's fit and playing well. I was really pleased with his goal kicking. It used to be his weakness. I feel sympathy for George Ford who hadn't kicked all match and then had a kick to win the game. You hear pundits and commentators commend kickers who have come off the bench and pulled that off. Its not easy. If Steve B continues to substitute players with no clear reason then he is going to get criticised.


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Scott Robertson responds to criticism over All Blacks' handling errors

Robertson is more a manager of coaches than a coach so it comes down to intent of outcomes at a high level. I like his intent, I like the fact his Allblacks are really driving the outcomes however as he's pointed out the high error rates are not test level and their control of the game is driving both wins and losses. England didn't have to play a lot of rugby, they made far fewer mistakes and were extremely unlucky not to win.


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