Matt Garvey returns to the Bath Rugby starting line-up to face Harlequins in the Premiership Rugby Cup tomorrow at the Rec, kick-off 15:00.
Garvey captains the team, partnering Luke Charteris in an experienced second row combination. Argentinian prop Lucas Noguera lines up in the front row alongside Sam Nixon and Jack Walker, who had a hand in two of the tries last weekend in the 35-35 draw against Wasps.
In an exciting back row, Levi Douglas and Josh Bayliss start at blindside and openside flanker respectively. Miles Reid, who made his Gallagher Premiership debut against Saracens last month completes the pack at number eight.
Will Chudley and Alex Davies, who both made their competitive debuts for Bath against Wasps form the half-back pairing in the first round of the Premiership Rugby Cup. Max Clark and Jack Wilson take their places in the midfield at inside and outside centre respectively.
Olympic sevens silver medallist Ruaridh McConnochie makes his first team bow on the left wing with Levi Davis on the right flank. Tom Homer completes an exciting backline.
Bath Rugby team to face Harlequins
15. Tom Homer
14. Levi Davis
13. Jack Wilson
12. Max Clark
11. Ruaridh McConnochie
10. Alex Davies
9. Will Chudley
1. Lucas Noguera
2. Jack Walker
3. Sam Nixon
4. Luke Charteris
5. Matt Garvey (c)
6. Levi Douglas
7. Josh Bayliss
8. Miles Reid
Replacements
16. Ross Batty
17. Will Vaughan
18. Max Lahiff
19. Will Britton
20. Jack Davies
21. Max Green
22. Max Wright
23. Darren Atkins
Harlequins team
15. Aaron Morris, 14. Charlie Walker, 13. Alofa Alofa, 12. Francis Saili, 11. Ross Chisholm, 10. Demetri Catrakilis, 9. Charlie Mulchrone, 1. Lewis Boyce, 2. Elia Elia, 3. Will Collier, 4. George Merrick, 5. Stan South, 6. Alex Dombrandt, 7. Archie White, 8. Jack Clifford
Replacements
16. Dave Ward, 17. Nick Auterac, 18. Phil Swainston, 19. Dino Lamb, 20. Mat Luamanu, 21. Dave Lewis, 22. James Lang, 23. Paul Lasike
