Match preview

2 March 2012, 12:07pm

Beech and Bell come in to start for Bath Rugby

Bath Rugby make just two changes to the starting line-up that secured victory over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park last weekend, as they prepare to face Worcester Warriors in the Round 17 Aviva Premiership Rugby match at the Recreation Ground on Saturday, kick-off 2.15pm.

Both changes are in the front row, with Charlie Beech coming in at loosehead and Duncan Bell starting at tighthead. They scrum down in the front row with Lee Mears, who starts at hooker.

Dave Attwood and Ryan Caldwell continue their partnership in the second row, with Ben Skirving, Francois Louw and Simon Taylor completing the pack.

The back line remains the same, with Michael Claassens and Tom Heathcote controlling the game from the half-backs, Olly Barkley and Matt Carraro teaming up in the centres, and Matt Banahan and Tom Biggs out wide on the wings. Sam Vesty completes the starting XV at fullback.

There are also changes in the front row replacements, with Pieter Dixon, David Flatman and Kane Palma-Newport all being named on the bench.

Bath Rugby team to face Worcester Warriors

15. Sam Vesty

14. Matt Banahan

13. Matt Carraro

12. Olly Barkley

11. Tom Biggs

10. Tom Heathcote

9. Michael Claassens

1. Charlie Beech

2. Lee Mears

3. Duncan Bell

4. Dave Attwood

5. Ryan Caldwell

6. Ben Skirving

7. Francois Louw (c)

8. Simon Taylor

Replacements

16. Pieter Dixon

17. David Flatman

18. Kane Palma-Newport

19. Guy Mercer

20. Carl Fearns

21. Chris Cook

22. Olly Woodburn

23. Jack Cuthbert