Match preview

2 September 2012, 11:58am

Bath United team to face Exeter Braves

Bath United get their Aviva A league season underway this afternoon as they travel to Sandy Park to take on the Aviva A League Champions Exeter Braves, kick-off 14.00.

Simon Taylor and Josh Ovens both make their return from injury, joining Guy Mercer to form an experienced back row. Will Spencer and Jake Oldaker renew their second row partnership, and Max Maidement, Will Tanner and Charlie Beech are selected up front.

Chris Cook and Ollie Devoto team up in the half-backs, as Olly Woodburn and Alex Brown are named out wide on the wings. Ben Williams and Ben Mosses combine in the centres once more, with JJ Kilmartin completing the line-up at fullback.

Bath United team to face Exeter Braves

15. JJ Kilmartin

14. Alex Brown

13. Ben Mosses

12. Ben Williams

11. Olly Woodburn

10. Ollie Devoto

9. Chris Cook

1. Charlie Beech                 

2. Will Tanner                

3. Max Maidment           

4. Will Spencer

5. Jake Oldaker

6. Josh Ovens                

7. Guy Mercer

8. Simon Taylor

Replacements

16. Jake Fields

17. Tom Dunn

18. Adam Jamieson

19. James Bloxham

20. Joe Buckle

21. George Drury

22. Ed Hainsworth

23. Oliver Evans