Bath United have named a strong side to face Bristol Bears A in the opening round of the Premiership Rugby Shield at Clifton Rugby Club, kick-off 13:00.
Josh Bayliss will captain the United side as he starts in an exciting back row alongside Tom Ellis and Miles Reid. Charlie Ewels and Levi Douglas form an experienced second row pairing, with a front row trio of Arthur Cordwell, Michael van Vuuren and Sam Nixon, completing the pack.
New signing Alex Davies starts at scrum-half, with Tom de Glanville looking to pull the strings at fly-half. Max Clark and Max Wright start at inside and outside centre respectively, with Ruaridh McConnochie making his debut in the Blue, Black and White on the left wing.
Levi Davis takes his place on the right wing, fresh from scoring in last week’s pre-season friendly victory against Scarlets, with Darren Atkins completing the backline at full-back.
Bath United team to face Bristol Bears A
1. Arthur Cordwell
2. Michael van Vuuren
3. Sam Nixon
4. Levi Douglas
5. Charlie Ewels
6. Tom Ellis
7. Josh Bayliss (c)
8. Miles Reid
9 Alex Davies
10. Tom de Glanville
11. Ruaridh McConnochie
12. Max Clark
13. Max Wright
14. Levi Davis
15. Darren Atkins
Replacements
16. Tom Doughty
17. Geraud Clermont
18. Kieran Verden
19. Rhys Davies
20. Paul Grant
21. Jack Davies
22. Will Butt
23. Will Partington
For those attending the game, entry is free.
