Following two cancelled fixtures in recent weeks for the Blue, Black and White from outbreaks of COVID-19 – Bath Rugby make three changes to the side that last faced Scarlets in the Heineken Champions Cup at the Rec.

Semesa Rokoduguni comes in on the wing for Joe Cokanasiga and we see the return of Rhys Priestland in the number 10 jersey, who replaces Josh Matavesi, after suffering from concussion against Worcester Warriors back in Round 3.

After a good performance against Scarlets off the bench, Zach Mercer returns to the starting XV pushing Taulupe Faletau to blindside who will make his 50th appearance for the Blue, Black and White in what is his first Premiership appearance since returning from International duty. Also returning to the Premiership scene since their Autumn Nations Cup triumph is Anthony Watson, Jonathan Joseph, Will Stuart and Sam Underhill.

Bath Rugby side to face LEICESTER TIGERS

15. Anthony Watson, 14. Semesa Rokoduguni, 13. Jonathan Joseph, 12. Cameron Redpath, 11. Ruaridh McConnochie, 10. Rhys Priestland, 9. Ben Spencer; 1. Beno Obano, 2. Tom Dunn, 3. Will Stuart, 4. Josh McNally, 5. Charlie Ewels (C), 6. Taulupe Faletau, 7. Sam Underhill, 8. Zach Mercer

Replacements

16. Jack Walker, 17. Juan Schoeman, 18. Christian Judge, 19. Elliott Stooke, 20. Josh Bayliss, 21. Miles Reid, 22. Will Chudley, 23. Josh Matavesi

Leicester Tigers SIDE TO FACE BATH RUGBY

15. Freddie Steward, 14. Kobus van Wyk, 13. Jaco Taute, 12. Matt Scott, 11. Nemani Nadolo, 10. George Ford, 9. Ben Youngs; 1. Ellis Genge, 2. Tom Youngs (c), 3. Dan Cole, 4. Harry Wells, 5. Calum Green, 6. George Martin, 7. Hanro Liebenberg, 8. Jasper Wiese

REPLACEMENTS

16. Charlie Clare, 17. Nephi Leatigaga, 18. Joe Heyes, 19. Cameron Henderson, 20. Luke Wallace, 21. Jack van Poortvliet, 22. Zack Henry, 23. Kini Murimurivalu

Bath Rugby name strong side for Leicester Tigers trip

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