Boyce came on as a replacement in the bonus-point win against Worcester Warriors, whilst Academy prospect Hamer-Webb made his first team debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup opener against Exeter Chiefs.

Jack Walker returns to the starting line-up to captain the side alongside Boyce and Christian Judge in the front row.

Levi Douglas and Elliott Stooke make up the second row pairing, with the back row remaining unchanged. Mike Williams and Josh Bayliss, who made 40 tackles between them at the Rec last weekend start at blindside and openside flanker respectively, with Zach Mercer at number eight.

Chris Cook and Freddie Burns form the half-back pairing, with Max Wright and last week’s Man of the Match Max Clark in the midfield.

Hamer-Webb starts on the left wing, with the in-form Levi Davis on the opposite flank. Tom Homer completes the back line at full-back.

BATH RUGBY TEAM TO FACE LEICESTER TIGERS

15. Tom Homer

14. Levi Davis

13. Max Clark

12. Max Wright

11. Gabriel Hamer-Webb

10. Freddie Burns

9. Chris Cook

1. Lewis Boyce

2. Jack Walker (c)

3. Christian Judge

4. Levi Douglas

5. Elliott Stooke

6. Mike Williams

7. Josh Bayliss

8. Zach Mercer

Replacements

16. Tom Dunn

17. Beno Obano

18. Sam Nixon

19. Charlie Ewels

20. Jack Davies

21. Will Chudley

22. Rhys Priestland

23. Jamie Roberts

Watch Bath Rugby take on Leicester Tigers on Saturday, with tickets available online here or by calling the Ticket Office on 01225 536 900.

Boyce and Hamer-Webb to make first starts at the Rec against Leicester Tigers

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