University of Bath Rugby are back in action this evening as they face University of Cardiff at home, (kick-off 18:30). The side features a strong Bath Rugby contingent with nine academy players in the team. 

Bath Rugby Academy's Arthur Cordwell and captain Tom Doughty line-up alongside Austin Hay in the front row. Angus Hinton and Adam Thresher form the second-row pairing. Bath Rugby's Jack Davies starts at blindside with Chris Barry on the opposite flank and Jack Kenningham completing the pack from number eight. 

George Wooten and Hugo Stiles form the half-back partnership, with Bath Rugby’s Will Butt at inside centre. Alex Nisbet starts outside him, whilst Bath Rugby's Ethan Hutt starts on the right wing. Brandon Bellamin and Bath Rugby's Wil Partington complete back-line. 

Bath Rugby’s Sam Elrick, Simone Elrick and Rhys Davies feature amongst the replacements and will look to make an impact off the bench.

University of Bath team to face University of Cardiff 

15. Wil Partington

14. Ethan Hutt

13. Alex Nisbet

12. Will Butt

11. Brandon Bellamin

10. Hugo Stiles

9. George Wootten

1. Arthur Cordwell

2. Tom Doughty (c)

3. Austin Hay

4. Angus Hinton

5. Adam Thresher

6. Jack Davies 

7. Chris Barry

8. Jack Kenningham

Replacements 

16. Sam Elrick

17. Jake Buckingham

18. Simone Elrick

19. Rhys Davies

20. James Catlin

21. Ed Rimmer

22. Will Hughes

23. Finn Murphy