Other changes see Steve McColl move to the left wing from full-back to replace David Halaifonua, with Bath-born Billy Burns taking over the 15 shirt. And, in the second row, Mariano Galarza comes in for Jeremy Thrush.

For Gloucester, John Afoa returns to Gloucester’s starting line-up as one of three changes to the side that started against Leicester last weekend.

Dan Bowden, who made his club debut last Saturday at inside centre, moves to fly-half, as scrum-half Chris Cook makes his tenth start of the season. Kyle Eastmond returns at inside centre with Matt Banahan partnering him in the midfield.

In team news, Bath club captain Stuart Hooper returns to his team’s starting XV. Hooper partners Wales international Dominic Day in the second row, while the back row of Matt Garvey, Francois Louw and Leroy Houston is unchanged from the meeting with Saracens. Only hooker Rob Webber remains from that starting front row, joined this week by Max Lahiff and David Wilson

Good afternoon and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of Bath vs Glousceter. Languishing 8th and 9th respectively in the league, both sides will know now is the time to start picking up points if the are to reach the top 4. Conditions are tough in the West country, so this could be a war of attrition. 15 mins to kick off, stay with us

COYB

Love this rivalry, hope Bristol get promoted

Come on you BATH!!!

COYB