Bath Rugby's international loosehead Paul James will be facing some old friends this evening as he makes his first pre-season appearance against former club Ospreys at the Rec, kick-off 19.30.
James takes his place in the front row alongside England duo hooker Rob Webber and tighthead David Wilson. Elsewhere in the pack, Dave Attwood and newly-retained captain Stuart Hooper combine forces in the engine room, with the diverse talents of Matt Garvey, Guy Mercer and Leroy Houston complementing each other across the back row.
Experience and youth combine in the half-backs, as Peter Stringer partners George Ford. Matt Banahan replaces Tom Biggs in the 11 jersey, with Fijian flyer Semesa Rokoduguni occupying the opposite wing.
Kyle Eastmond and Jonathan Joseph have once more been given licence to thrill in the midfield, whilst U20 World Cup Champion Ollie Devoto continues to guard the rear at fullback.
Tickets are still available so call the Ticket Office on 0844 448 1865 to secure your seats for what should be an exciting end to our pre-season.
Bath Rugby team to face Ospreys
15. Ollie Devoto
14. Semesa Rokoduguni
13. Jonathan Joseph
12. Kyle Eastmond
11. Matt Banahan
10. George Ford
9. Peter Stringer
1. Paul James
2. Rob Webber
3. David Wilson
4. Stuart Hooper ( c )
5. Dave Attwood
6. Matt Garvey
7. Guy Mercer
8. Leroy Houston
Replacements
16. Ross Batty
17. Nathan Catt
18. Anthony Perenise
19. Dominic Day
20. Mat Gilbert
21. Martin Roberts
22. Tom Heathcote
23. Anthony Watson
Players with no number
Tom Biggs
Micky Young
Alafoti Fa'osiliva
