Lipman pens new Bath deal

From: AAP Sports News (Australia) | Date: March 24, 2005 | Copyright information

AAP Sports News (Australia)
03-24-2005
Lipman pens new Bath deal



LONDON, March 24 (AFP) - Injured England flanker Michael Lipman on Thursday
signed a new two-year deal with Bath, and predicted that he will be fit to play
in next month's Cup final with Leeds.

"The rehabilitation has been going extremely well," said Lipman, who
ruptured a tendon in his ankle while playing against Leicester in February.

"I have started running and doing some light training at present and the
ankle feels pretty good. If all goes well then I am hoping to be in contention
for a place in the squad come ...

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