The stage is set for a fiery West Country derby as Gloucester and Bath unveil their lineups for this Friday's clash at Kingsholm. The return of Gloucester's wing after a suspension and Bath's strategic reshuffles promise a thrilling kickoff to this weekend's PREM actions.
Gloucester welcomes back Ollie Thorley, fresh from serving his ban, poised to ignite the backline alongside Josh Hathaway and George Barton. Steering the ship, Tomos Williams captains the team, with Charlie Atkinson continuing to pull the strings at fly-half. The front row sees on-loan hooker Will Crane continue his stint alongside Val Rapava Ruskin and Afo Fasogbon before his return to Hartpury. The pack is bolstered by the inclusion of Deian Gwynne in the second row and a robust loose trio featuring James Venter, Lewis Ludlow, and Will Trenholm. Unfortunately, Jack Clement is sidelined due to a concussion.
Bath responds with strategic starting lineup changes, promoting Francois van Wyk, Dan Frost, and Archie Griffin from the bench, aiming to fortify the scrum. The back-row dynamic is maintained by Josh Bayliss, Ethan Staddon, and Arthur Green. At the helm, Ben Spencer captains the team, linking up again with Finn Russell at half-back. In the centers, Max Ojomoh partners with Chris Harris, setting the stage for Will Muir and Louie Hennessey on the wings, with Santi Carreras completing the lineup at full-back.
"We're expecting a tough contest, but we're prepared and eager to take on Gloucester at Kingsholm," said Bath coach Johann van Graan, highlighting the anticipation building around this match-up.
Both teams boast strong benches capable of swinging the game. Gloucester’s reserves include Kirill Gotovtsev and Jack Mann, ensuring forward pack depth, while Bath’s bench sees the return of Charlie Ewels and the potential debut of Bernard van der Linde, adding intrigue to the encounter.
As the teams gear up for Friday’s showdown, the blend of returning players and tactical tweaks sets the stage for a match filled with intensity and regional pride.
Teams:
Gloucester: 15 George Barton, 14 Josh Hathaway, 13 Josiah Edwards Giraud, 12 Seb Atkinson, 11 Ollie Thorley, 10 Charlie Atkinson, 9 Tomos Williams (c), 8 Will Trenholm, 7 Lewis Ludlow, 6 James Venter, 5 Matias Alemanno, 4 Deian Gwynne, 3 Afo Fasogbon, 2 Will Crane, 1 Val Rapava Ruskin
Replacements: 16 George Knowles, 17 Ciaran Knight, 18 Kirill Gotovtsev, 19 Cam Jordan, 20 Jack Mann, 21 Mikey Austin, 22 Ross Byrne, 23 Jack Cotgreave
Bath: 15 Santi Carreras, 14 Louie Hennessey, 13 Chris Harris, 12 Max Ojomoh, 11 Will Muir,
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The stage is set for a fiery West Country derby as Gloucester and Bath unveil their lineups for this Friday's clash at Kingsholm. The return of Gloucester's wing after a suspension and Bath's strategic reshuffles promise a thrilling kickoff to this weekend's PREM actions.
Gloucester welcomes back Ollie Thorley, fresh from serving his ban, poised to ignite the backline alongside Josh Hathaway and George Barton. Steering the ship, Tomos Williams captains the team, with Charlie Atkinson continuing to pull the strings at fly-half. The front row sees on-loan hooker Will Crane continue his stint alongside Val Rapava Ruskin and Afo Fasogbon before his return to Hartpury. The pack is bolstered by the inclusion of Deian Gwynne in the second row and a robust loose trio featuring James Venter, Lewis Ludlow, and Will Trenholm. Unfortunately, Jack Clement is sidelined due to a concussion.
Bath responds with strategic starting lineup changes, promoting Francois van Wyk, Dan Frost, and Archie Griffin from the bench, aiming to fortify the scrum. The back-row dynamic is maintained by Josh Bayliss, Ethan Staddon, and Arthur Green. At the helm, Ben Spencer captains the team, linking up again with Finn Russell at half-back. In the centers, Max Ojomoh partners with Chris Harris, setting the stage for Will Muir and Louie Hennessey on the wings, with Santi Carreras completing the lineup at full-back.
"We're expecting a tough contest, but we're prepared and eager to take on Gloucester at Kingsholm," said Bath coach Johann van Graan, highlighting the anticipation building around this match-up.
Both teams boast strong benches capable of swinging the game. Gloucester’s reserves include Kirill Gotovtsev and Jack Mann, ensuring forward pack depth, while Bath’s bench sees the return of Charlie Ewels and the potential debut of Bernard van der Linde, adding intrigue to the encounter.
As the teams gear up for Friday’s showdown, the blend of returning players and tactical tweaks sets the stage for a match filled with intensity and regional pride.
Teams:
Gloucester: 15 George Barton, 14 Josh Hathaway, 13 Josiah Edwards Giraud, 12 Seb Atkinson, 11 Ollie Thorley, 10 Charlie Atkinson, 9 Tomos Williams (c), 8 Will Trenholm, 7 Lewis Ludlow, 6 James Venter, 5 Matias Alemanno, 4 Deian Gwynne, 3 Afo Fasogbon, 2 Will Crane, 1 Val Rapava Ruskin
Replacements: 16 George Knowles, 17 Ciaran Knight, 18 Kirill Gotovtsev, 19 Cam Jordan, 20 Jack Mann, 21 Mikey Austin, 22 Ross Byrne, 23 Jack Cotgreave
Bath: 15 Santi Carreras, 14 Louie Hennessey, 13 Chris Harris, 12 Max Ojomoh, 11 Will Muir,