Bath Rugby is gearing up for an important encounter against Newcastle this Saturday. The match will be held at The Rec, where they aim to break a streak of three consecutive losses. Key to their strategy, Charlie Ewels will reach a significant milestone by making his 200th appearance for the club.
Ollie Lawrence Absence
Ollie Lawrence will not participate in this match. Coach Johann van Graan has opted to rest him, perhaps looking ahead to tougher matches later. Although there has been no official word on an injury, it is known that he has been dealing with a minor injury for the past two to three weeks.
Team Lineup Overview
With Quinn Roux suspended, Ted Hill will join Ewels in the second row. Bath has chosen to field a strong front row from the start:
- Beno Obano
- Tom Dunn (hooker)
- Thomas du Toit
In the back row, the team will see Josh Bayliss on the blindside, Guy Pepper on the openside, and Miles Reid at No. 8. Ben Spencer will captain the side from scrum-half, pairing with Finn Russell. The midfield will feature an all-Scottish duo of Cam Redpath and Chris Harris, marking their first start together.
Bath Rugby Starting XV
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beno Obano |
| 2 | Tom Dunn |
| 3 | Thomas du Toit |
| 4 | Ted Hill |
| 5 | Charlie Ewels (200) |
| 6 | Josh Bayliss |
| 7 | Guy Pepper |
| 8 | Miles Reid |
| 9 | Ben Spencer (c) |
| 10 | Finn Russell |
| 11 | Henry Arundell |
| 12 | Cameron Redpath |
| 13 | Chris Harris |
| 14 | Joe Cokanasiga |
| 15 | Santi Carreras |
Replacements
- Dan Frost
- Francois van Wyk
- Vilikesa Sela
- Ross Molony
- Sam Underhill
- Tom Carr-Smith
- Max Ojomoh
- Alfie Barbeary
Bath Rugby is poised for a crucial showdown against bottom-of-the-table Newcastle. Fans are hopeful that the team’s strong lineup will secure a much-needed victory.
