Johann van Graan has chosen a totally totally different pack to the one which began the 61-26 thrashing of Gloucester in final Sunday’s Challenge Cup quarter-final for this weekend’s journey to Exeter in Spherical 14 of the Gallagher Premiership
Lock Charlie Ewels has recovered from the blow to the ribs he suffered in opposition to Harlequins, which pressured him to overlook the final two rounds of European motion, with the 29-year-old lining up within the second row alongside Ewan Richards.
Francois van Wyk, Niall Annett and Thomas du Toit make up the brand new entrance row, whereas Josh Bayliss and Miles Reid line up on the flanks, and Arthur Green will get his first Premiership begin in the back of the pack.
The Ben Spencer-Finn Russell half-back axis stays intact however there’s a change in midfield as Max Ojomoh, who limped off within the win over Gloucester however has been handed match, replaces Will Butt as Cam Redpath’s companion.
Will Muir retains his place on the left wing, Ruaridh McConnochie traces up on the left, instead of Tom de Glanville, who reverts to full-back on the expense of Ciaran Donoghue.
Alfie Barbeary, the Participant of the Match in opposition to Gloucester, has to accept a spot on the bench as Bath look to copy their win over Exeter at Sandy Park within the closing of the Premiership Rugby Cup.
BATH v Exeter: 1 Francois van Wyk, 2 Niall Annett, Thomas du Toit, 4 Ewan Richards, 5 Charlie Ewels, 6 Josh Bayliss, 7 Miles Reid, 8 Arthur Inexperienced, 9 Ben Spencer © 10 Finn Russell, 11 Will Muir, 12 Cameron Redpath, 13 Max Ojomoh, 14 Ruaridh McConnochie, 15 Tom de Glanville.
Replacements: 16 Tom Dunn, 17 Beno Obano, 18 Will Stuart, 19 Ross Molony, 20 Ted Hill, 21 Louis Schreuder, 22 Orlando Bailey, 23 Alfie Barbeary.
