Charlie Ewels and Elliott Stooke both return to the Bath Rugby starting line-up tomorrow when they face Cardiff Blues in the third round of the European Rugby Challenge Cup, kick-off 14:30.
Ewels comes into the side having won his first caps for England during the autumn internationals, combining with Stooke, who is back from injury, in the second row.
Beno Obano and Max Lahiff pack down either side of Ross Batty to form a new front row, whilst Matt Garvey will lead the team from the blindside flank. Tom Ellis continues on the openside and Paul Grant has been named at number eight.
Darren Allinson and Dan Bowden renew their half-back partnership, as Ben Tapuai and Max Clark continue to combine in the midfield. Semesa Rokoduguni and Jack Wilson are the threats out wide on the wing, and Tom Homer starts at fullback.
Unavailable for selection: Matt Banahan, Chris Cook, David Denton, Rhys Priestland, David Sisi, Elliott Stooke, Henry Thomas, Anthony Watson.
Bath Rugby team to face Cardiff Blues
15. Tom Homer
14. Semesa Rokoduguni
13. Max Clark
12. Ben Tapuai
11. Jack Wilson
10. Dan Bowden
9. Darren Allinson
1. Beno Obano
2. Ross Batty
3. Max Lahiff
4. Charlie Ewels
5. Elliott Stooke
6. Matt Garvey ( c )
7. Tom Ellis
8. Paul Grant
Replacements
16. Jack Walker
17. Nick Auterac
18. Kane Palma-Newport
19. Guy Mercer
20. Michael van Vuuren
21. Will Homer
22. Adam Hastings
23. Jeff Williams
