It was a special night and atmosphere for everyone involved, none more so than Ben Spencer who returned following a two-month spell on the sidelines due to injury.

The club captain has been supporting at games as a water carrier during his time away from the field and has kept up his off-field leadership duties throughout what has been a successful period on the pitch for the Blue, Black and White.

He believes the playing group are in a good space following three league wins in a row and belief is growing.

“It wasn’t the ideal start of the season for me, getting injured in the second game but I’ve worked hard to get back,” Spencer said. “I loved being back against Leicester and I’m just happy to kickstart my season.

“The Rec was pumping that night and it was nice to get a win in the final play of the game. A few games this season haven’t quite gone our way in the last play, so it was nice to be on the right side of the result.

“It’s amazing what a few wins can do. There is definitely more belief amongst the squad now and we’re heading in the right direction. The belief is starting to build within the squad. The more we can keep putting in good performances we know we’ll be in the right place.”

Champions of two season ago Harlequins visit The Rec on Friday night, a match which Bath won under the lights last term.

The home support was buzzing that night, something which Spencer acknowledges, and the team will need another vociferous Bath crowd again this weekend.

“Ever since I’ve been at the club, the support has been unbelievable with fans turning up week in, week out. It’ll be another great occasion on Friday night in front of a sell-out crowd against tough opposition.

“Harlequins have a lot of good players throughout their team. They have a strong offloading game and a very good attacking game; we have to control the tempo of the game and try and nullify their strengths.”

MATCH DETAILS - Bath Rugby v harlequins

When: Friday 2 December, 19:45
Where: The Rec
Competition: R12 Gallagher Premiership
Coverage: Match Centre, BBC Radio Bristol, BT Sport
Referee: Andrew Brace
Assistant Referees: Anthony Woodthorpe & George Selwood
TMO: Brian McNeice

Harlequins PROFILE

Formed: 1866
Stadium: Twickenham Stoop
Head Coach: Tabai Matson
Captain: Stephan Lewies
Finish last season: 3rd

HONOURS

Premiership: 2011/12, 2020/21
Championship: 2005/06
Challenge Cup: 2000/01, 2003/04, 2010/11
Anglo-Welsh Cup: 1987/88, 1990/91, 2012/13
EDF Energy Trophy: 2005/06
Middlesex RFU Senior Cup: 1982/83

ONE TO WATCH – MARCUS SMITH

One of the most exciting attacking players in the game, Smith has established himself as one of the best Premiership 10s and has secured his place in England's starting XV. His club form has earned him the international 10 jersey where he has scored seven tries in 17 caps. He started all of England's Autumn Nation Series games.

TRY REWIND

Will Muir crossed for this beauty against Harlequins last season!

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