The penultimate week of the Gallagher PREM descends upon The Rec this weekend seeing Bath welcome Exeter Chiefs.
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The Blue, Black and White have secured a third home play-off in as many seasons after finishing second in the league.
The occasion also marks a 100th run-out for Max Ojomoh, becoming the club’s third centurion this season.
Johann van Graan’s matchday squad has been named and he opens proceedings with Beno Obano at loosehead.
Obano is joined by a returning Tom Dunn in the front row, which will also see a final run-out at The Rec for Thomas du Toit.
Quinn Roux also returns to the team sheet to rekindle his second row partnership with Charlie Ewels.
Josh Bayliss, who was named in the Scotland summer squad this week, remains on the blindside.
Sam Underhill takes the openside and Alfie Barbeary starts at Number 8.
Ben Spencer will lead the side out for one last time at The Rec this season, partnered by Santi Carreras in the half-back pairing.
Last week’s centre duo remain consistent in the form of centurion Ojomoh and Ollie Lawrence.
Out on the wings, Henry Arundell provides his speed and Joe Cokanasiga provides his power.
Tom de Glanville completes the starting line-up at full back.
Front row impact from the bench is provided by Kepueli Tuipulotu, Francois van Wyk and Vilikesa Sela.
Ross Molony, Ted Hill and Miles Reid complete the replacement forwards selection.
Bernard van der Linde returns to the jersey as replacement scrum-half and Cameron Redpath finalises the matchday 23.
TEAM
Bath Rugby: 1 Beno Obano, 2 Tom Dunn, 3 Thomas du Toit, 4 Quinn Roux, 5 Charlie Ewels, 6 Josh Bayliss, 7 Sam Underhill, 8 Alfie Barbeary, 9 Ben Spencer (c), 10 Santi Carreras, 11 Henry Arundell, 12 Max Ojomoh, 13 Ollie Lawrence, 14 Joe Cokanasiga, 15 Tom de Glanville
Replacements: 16 Kepueli Tuipulotu, 17 Francois van Wyk, 18 Vilikesa Sela, 19 Ross Molony, 20 Ted Hill, 21 Bernard van der Linde, 22 Cameron Redpath, 23 Miles Reid
Unavailable for selection are Jaco Coetzee, Tom Cowan, Harvey Cuckson, Sam Harris, Louie Hennessey, Will Muir, Guy Pepper, Finn Russell and Will Stuart.
