University of Bath will look to claim their first win of the season when hosting Cardiff University at the Rec this evening in the annual Anniversary Game in the BUCS Super League (kick-off 18:30).
Bath Rugby Senior Academy players Arthur Cordwell and Simone Elrick have been brought into the matchday 23 to bolster up the front row options and will make their first appearances of the season.
The hosts make just one change to their starting line-up from the narrow 39-32 defeat to Swansea last week with Tom Pittman coming into the midfield for Sam Kennaugh.
There are four changes to the bench however, with Cordwell and Elrick coming in for Harry Struge and Joe Atkins, whilst George Wootten replaces Jacob Tansey with Alex Smith taking up the final spot.
University of Bath side to face Cardiff University:
1. Tom Rowlands
2. Jordi Den Hartog
3. Will French
4. Jordan Martin (C)
5. Edoardo Balocco
6. Jack Kenningham
7. Chris Barry
8. Ed Ashcroft
9. Ed Rimmers (C)
10. Benn Morris
11. Alex Varney
12. Tom Pittman
13. Alex Nisbett
14. Luca Mignot
15. Ethan Hutt
Replacements
16. Rory Mead
17. Arthur Cordwell
18. Simone Elrick
19. Gwil Bradley
20. Cameron Keys
21. George Wootten
22. Alex Smith
23. Cal Barrett
BUCS SUPER RUGBY RESULTS 2018/19
Round One – Exeter 44-26 Bath
Round Two – Durham 25-18 Bath
Round Three - Swansea 39-32 Bath
