Experienced duo Aled Brew and Jack Wilson make their first competitive appearances of the season tomorrow when Bath United take on Gloucester United in the Premiership Rugby A league at Kingsholm, kick-off 15:00.
The two form a new midfield partnership in a young United side, which is once again captained by Zach Mercer.
Mercer is joined in the back row by his England U20s teammate Josh Bayliss on the openside and Chris Barry on the blindside. Levi Douglas and Jack Davis combine in the second row, with Will Vaughan and Sam Nixon scrumming down either side of Nathan Charles, who starts at hooker.
Darren Allinson and Josh Lewis will be looking to control proceedings as the half-backs, as Wil Partington and Levi Davis pose the quick threat out wide on the wings. Darren Atkinson completes the line-up at fullback.
Gates at Kingsholm open at 14:00, however if you're making the trip please note the following, due to an event in the Mira Showers Stand:
- Entry for supporters will be through Gate Two, by the Club Shop.
- Supporters can watch the game from the Mira Showers Stand as normal.
- The Shogun Bar is closed for this fixture, bar and food facilities are open in the new Stowford Press (East) Stand.
- General admission tickets cost £5 for adults, and £1 for juniors and concessions.
Bath United team to face Gloucester United
15. Darren Atkins
14. Levi Davis
13. Aled Brew
12. Jack Wilson
11. Wil Partington
10. Josh Lewis
9. Darren Allinson
1. Will Vaughan
2. Nathan Charles
3. Sam Nixon
4. Jack Davies
5. Levi Douglas
6. Chris Barry
7. Josh Bayliss
8. Zach Mercer ( c )
Replacements
16. Michael van Vuuren
17. Arthur Cordwell
18. Paddy Ryan
19. Deryn Jones
20. Robbie De Bruyn
21. Will Flinn
22. Craig Duncan
