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MATCHDAY PROGRAMME: Harlequins (GP: R13)

Saturday 29 March 2025

By Bath Rugby

March 28^th, 2025

MATCHDAY PROGRAMME: Harlequins (GP: R13)

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Five changes as Bath welcome Harlequins to The Rec

Bath Rugby make five changes to the starting XV that secured victory in last Sunday’s sold-out Derby Weekend fixture against Gloucester Rugby at The Rec.

With Johann van Graan’s side welcoming Harlequins for Round 13 of the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday (kick-off 15:05), Will Stuart joins fellow prop Beno Obano and hooker Tom Dunn in the front-row.

Ross Molony comes in alongside Charlie Ewels in the engine room whilst there are two changes in the back-row.

Ted Hill and Miles Reid are the incoming flankers at 6 and 7, respectively, alongside Alfie Barbeary at No.8 to complete the pack.

Captain Ben Spencer and Finn Russell line up again in the half-back positions with Cameron Redpath and Max Ojomoh partnering as the two centres.

The final change in the starting line-up sees winger Joe Cokanasiga returning from a leg injury suffered in the Premiership Rugby Cup final win at Exeter Chiefs.

Will Muir will operate on the opposite flank whilst Tom de Glanville continues at fullback.

With a six-two split on the bench, props Francois van Wyk and Thomas du Toit are joined by hooker Niall Annett as the front-row replacements.

Guy Pepper, Sam Underhill - set to make his 100th appearance for the Blue, Black and White - and Jaco Coetzee are the other forwards ready to make an impact during the 80 minutes.

Scrum-half Tom Carr-Smith and fellow back Will Butt complete the matchday 23.

TEAM

Bath Rugby Starting XV: 1 Beno Obano, 2 Tom Dunn, 3 Will Stuart, 4 Ross Molony, 5 Charlie Ewels, 6 Ted Hill, 7 Miles Reid, 8 Alfie Barbeary, 9 Ben Spencer ©, 10 Finn Russell, 11 Will Muir, 12 Cameron Redpath, 13 Max Ojomoh, 14 Joe Cokanasiga, 15 Tom de Glanville

Replacements: 16 Niall Annett, 17 Francois van Wyk, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Guy Pepper, 20 Sam Underhill, 21 Tom Carr-Smith, 22 Will Butt, 23 Jaco Coetzee

Harlequins Starting XV: 1 Fin Baxter, 2 Jack Walker, 3 Titi Lamositele, 4 Irne Herbst, 5 Stephan Lewies ©, 6 Jack Kenningham, 7 Tom Lawday, 8 Chandler Cunningham-South, 9 Will Porter, 10 Marcus Smith, 11 Nick David, 12 Luke Northmore, 13 Oscar Beard, 14 Rodrigo Isgro, 15 Tyrone Green

Replacements: 16 Sam Riley, 17 Jordan Els, 18 Wyn Jones, 19 Joe Launchbury, 20 George Hammond, 21 Lucas Schmid, 22. Danny Care, 23. Jamie Benson

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"BATH RUGBY - CHAMPIONS"

We haven’t been able to say this for a while – so, it is worth repeating again and again.

Many, many congratulations to Ewan Richards, the entire squad and all associated with Bath Rugby on a series of excellent performances culminating at Sandy Park on 16 March 2025.

Praise must also be heaped on Johann van Graan, Andy Robinson and all the coaches for having absolute faith in the younger team members who were selected each week, which is the essence of this competition. And how well the Coaching team were repaid – it was visible, week-on-week to watch our younger lads grow in confidence and stature, and then the “Bath Bomb Squad” arrived – what a future we have in store!

This was followed up by another good performance last Sunday against Gloucester Rugby with our tenth bonus point win which maintains our “cushion” at the top of the Gallagher Premiership – and our second “double” of the current season.

Today we welcome Harlequins to The Rec. which is certain to be another tough encounter but “in JvG we trust”. Our best wishes also go to Bath Rugby Ladies who take on London Irish Ladies in the “Double Header”, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm.

Earlier this month BRSC held one of its members' favourite annual events of the season with “Ask the Ref.” Where Tony Spreadbury entertained some 60+ supporters again, at The Rec, explaining various recent rule changes and passing on some of the more amusing on-field moments of the past 12 months.

BRSC continues to plan more events including a guided tour of Farleigh House later in the year, and some potential “Evenings with …” – so keep an eye on our website for further details.

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