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For The Record - Sale Sharks (GP: Rd2)

By Bath Rugby

October 10^th, 2025

Bath looking forward to being back at The Rec

The front row sees props Beno Obano and Vilikesa Sela lining up alongside hooker Tom Dunn, with all three forwards registering tries in last Friday’s 47-31 bonus-point win away at Harlequins in Round 1.

Locks Charlie Ewels and Quinn Roux link up in the engine room in front of a back row consisting of Ted Hill, Guy Pepper, and Miles Reid at Number 8.

Captain Ben Spencer and Max Ojomoh complete the half-back pairing.

Cameron Redpath and Ollie Lawrence are the centres with Henry Arundell, fresh from scoring two tries on debut last weekend, and Joe Cokanasiga occupying the wings.

Tom de Glanville completes the starting XV at full back.

Hooker Dan Frost is set to make his senior debut for the Blue, Black and White as one of six forwards named amongst the replacements.

Archie Griffin and Sam Underhill, both second-half try scorers against Harlequins, are joined by Francois van Wyk, Ross Molony, and Alfie Barbeary – who will make his 50th appearance for Bath if called upon.

The replacement backs are scrum-half Tom Carr-Smith and centre Will Butt.

Bath Rugby Starting XV: 1 Beno Obano, 2 Tom Dunn, 3 Vilikesa Sela, 4 Quinn Roux, 5 Charlie Ewels, 6 Ted Hill, 7 Guy Pepper, 8 Miles Reid, 9, Ben Spencer ©, 10 Max Ojomoh, 11 Henry Arundell, 12 Cameron Redpath, 13 Ollie Lawrence, 14 Joe Cokansiga, 15 Tom de Glanville

Bath Rugby Replacements: 16 Dan Frost, 17 Francois van Wyk, 18 Archie Griffin, 19 Ross Molony, 20 Sam Underhill, 21 Tom Carr-Smith, 22 Will Butt, 23 Alfie Barbeary

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Club statement: Lewis Moody

Bath Rugby is deeply saddened to learn that former player Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

Lewis, who represented Bath Rugby between 2010-2012, was hugely respected at the club. He was a highly influential test player, British and Irish Lion, and World Cup winner.

He represented his country 71 times including a role in all of England's matches which culminated in winning the World Cup in 2003.

Fiercely competitive, known for his passion and enthusiasm on the pitch, Lewis is also recognised as a true gentleman and has continued to inspire others since retiring from the game through his charitable Foundation.

Speaking on behalf of everyone at Bath Rugby, CEO Tarquin McDonald, said: “This is heartbreaking news and our thoughts and best wishes go out to Lewis, his immediate family, and wider circle of friends and loved ones.

"Lewis is, and always will be, part of the Bath Rugby family as a former player who has laid down roots in the local community, and a true ambassador for the sport.

“His charitable work through his Foundation, dedicated to raising awareness and funds to improve the lives of those needing help and support, is inspirational.

“This is a devastating illness and we stand together as a club to offer our full support to Lewis, his family and friends.”

A GoFundMe page has been set up by close friends of Lewis to ensure any donations received go towards his care, his family's needs and associated charitable causes.

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Bath Rugby Supporters Club

What a week to write my first BRSC programme notes as your new Chairman!

We saw our team make a confident and emphatic start to the season at Harlequins. Who can argue with the Player of the Match selection, so often our guiding light, Ben Spencer, but our pack was immense to a man, Miles Reid, take a bow. And then there was Max Ojomoh, out of position, lots of pressure and expectation but that pass for Henry Arundell to score was sublime.

Then I watched in the Clubhouse at The Rec as the England senior women's team put on a masterful performance against a spirited Canadian team. England World Cup Winners again! So good for the Women's game and rugby in general. We know it is the club's ambition to bring women's rugby to The Rec and join the Premiership Women's Rugby League. BRSC is sponsoring a player from Bath Ladies again this year. We shall make members aware of matches and encourage all that can, to support them.

I understand there are plans afoot to open the Clubhouse for more rugby "occasions", perhaps the Autumn Internationals, Bath away games on Friday nights when BRSC will not be running coaches (we could gather there?). Look out for further details as soon as we have them.

And then there was the news on Friday, as my Grandfather might say, "Well I'll be blowed!".

I, some of your committee and members were in the Council chamber on Wednesday and witnessed a professional, measured and compelling argument from Bath Rugby, their advisors, Bath Recreation Limited, Bath Community Foundation and Bath Business Improvement District for the new stadium. Bath Rugby's patience and perseverance was further rewarded when the Secretary of State declared that he would not call this in. a process that could have meant further delay and cost.. The new stadium is a "GO".

I should declare an interest at this point, I have had on my "bucket list", taking my seat at the season's opening in the new stadium. I have to say I was beginning to worry, but less so now!

And so to the changing of the guard. Doug leaves us after seven years on the committee, four as Chairman and with BRSC in a dramatically better place. This is a credit to him and the spirit of this club. His passion and commitment makes it a hard act to follow. Thank you Doug, and we wish you well on the back benches, well row K in the East stand!

And finally to me, I continue to be your Treasurer and have unexpectedly stepped up to be your Chairman until the next AGM in 2026. Bath has been part of my whole life, my Grandfather took me to The Rec 60 years ago and it has always been my club.

I have travelled a lot in my working life and I have a confession to make, I have been a season ticket holder at Richmond (rugby going professional was not a universal success!), London Irish (the criach made it well worth it!), Wasps (a club with great heritage but the move to Coventry and COVID was too much for it. They may yet return, never say never...) and, wait for it, Leicester Tigers! We lived in Loughborough for five happy years and it was the only place to go for a rugby fanatic. I have a price to pay, my son (aged 7 at the time) is a Tigers fan. You may have seen my WhatsApp profile picture taken at the Premiership Final 2025, Jonathan in Green, Red and White with Mum and Dad in Blue, Black and White on either side. I think that sums up why this is a sport we all love. Hugely competitive on the field, sociable and respectful off it.

We welcome Sale in that spirit, widely tipped for another top four finish and a five point win in the bag last week against a talented Gloucester team, no such thing as an easy game again this season.

I look forward to meeting you at the gazebo, at our events, and "on the buses"!

This season promises to be an exciting ride, why not join us on the coach to Leicester on 18 October!

Mike Elliott - Chairman - Bath Rugby Supporters Club

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