Match preview

3 February 2012, 12:21pm

Bath Rugby team to face Exeter Chiefs

Bath Rugby's England contingent will all feature in this Sunday's LV= Cup game away to Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park, kick-off 5.00pm.

Lee Mears will make his first start since returning from injury, as he joins David Flatman and Anthony Perenise in the front row. Dave Attwood and Ben Skirving form a new second row partnership, and in the back row Francois Louw shifts to the blindside, with Guy Mercer coming in on the openside. Simon Taylor completes the pack at Number 8.

Chris Cook and Stephen Donald resume their half-back partnership, for the second time this season after the victory over Glasgow Warriors three weeks ago.

In the backs, Tom Biggs and Olly Woodburn continue on the wings, as Matt Banahan comes in to join Olly Barkley in the centre, and Sam Vesty moves to fullback.

Warren Fury and Richard Lane will be looking to make their first appearances for the Club from the bench, which also sees a return for Nathan Catt.

Bath Rugby team to face Exeter Chiefs

15. Sam Vesty

14. Olly Woodburn

13. Matt Banahan

12. Olly Barkley

11. Tom Biggs

10. Stephen Donald

9. Chris Cook

1. David Flatman

2. Lee Mears

3. Anthony Perenise

4. Dave Attwood

5. Ben Skirving

6. Francois Louw (c)

7. Guy Mercer

8. Simon Taylor

Replacements

16. Pieter Dixon

17. Nathan Catt

18. David Wilson

19. Ryan Caldwell

20. Josh Ovens

21. Warren Fury

22. Nick Scott

23. Richard Lane