Bath Rugby have named a strong squad for their monster pre-season derby day clash with local rivals Bristol Rugby at the Recreation Ground tomorrow, kick-off 15.00
With the ultimate local rivalry being ignited once more, the 'friendly' nature of the pre-season fixture seems not to fit. The magnitude of this rivalry is lost on neither the players nor the supporters, and the stakes are as high as ever.
All players who are available for selection will feature at some point in the game, with a team being named for each half.
The squad features eight new faces, all of whom will be making their home debuts in the Blue, Black and White.
New boys Anthony Watson, Martin Roberts, David Sisi and Alafoti Fa'osiliva will all start the match, while in the second-half Australian powerhouse Leroy Houston and former IRB Junior Player of the Year George Ford will get their first experience of the Rec.
There is still time to purchase the last few remaining tickets, so why not join us what is sure to be anything but a friendly. Call 0844 448 1865 or pop into the Ticket Office on Pulteney Bridge to reserve your place now.
Bath Rugby squad to face Bristol
First-half
15. Anthony Watson
14. Semesa Rokoduguni
13. Matt Banahan
12. Alafoti Fa'osiliva
11. Tom Biggs
10. Ollie Devoto
9. Martin Roberts
1. Charlie Beech
2. Ross Batty
3. Anthony Perenise
4. Stuart Hooper (C)
5. Will Spencer
6. David Sisi
7. Mat Gilbert
8. Will Skuse
First-half replacements
16. Tom Dunn
17. Nathan Catt
18. Kane Palma-Newport
19. Matt Garvey
20. Nick Koster
21. Chris Cook
22. Kyle Eastmond
23. Jonathan Joseph
Second-half
15. Anthony Watson
14. Semesa Rokoduguni
13. Jonathan Joseph
12. Kyle Eastmond
11. Matt Banahan
10. George Ford
9. Peter Stringer (c)
1. Nathan Catt
2. Rob Webber
3. David Wilson
4. Dave Attwood
5. Dominic Day
6. Matt Garvey
7. Guy Mercer
8. Leroy Houston
Second-half replacements
16. Ross Batty
17. Charlie Beech
18. Anthony Perenise
19. Will Skuse
20. Mat Gilbert
21. Chris Cook
22. Ollie Devoto
23. Tom Biggs
