There is a youthful feel to the United side, with seven players from Bath Rugby Academy’s Under 18 group involved.

Bayliss takes his place at number 8, and is joined in the back row by Cinderford RFC duo Lewis Beer and Matt Lane.

Tom Jeanes and Oli Cattell form the second row combination, with Sam Nixon and Will Vaughan scrumming down either side of Bath University hooker George Frampton.

Fresh from Anglo-Welsh Cup action, Max Green and Josh Lewis will look to orchestrate proceedings from the half-backs, with Rory Jennings partnering Will Butt in the midfield. Levi Davis and Luke Mehson provide the threat out wide, as Harry Davies completes the line-up at fullback.

Entrance to the game is free, however there is a suggested donation on the gates of £2, with all proceeds going to Bath Rugby Foundation.

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15. Harry Davies

14. Luke Mehson – Bath Rugby Academy U18s / Canford School

13. Will Butt - Bath Rugby Academy U18s / Canford School

12. Rory Jennings

11. Levi Davis

10. Josh Lewis

9. Max Green

1. Will Vaughan

2. George Frampton – University of Bath Rugby

3. Sam Nixon

4. Oli Cattell - Bath Rugby Academy U18s / Beechen Cliff

5. Tom Jeanes - Bath Rugby Academy U18s / Beechen Cliff

6. Lewis Beer – Cinderford RFC

7. Matt Lane – Cinderford RFC

8 Josh Bayliss ( c )

Replacements

16. Sam Elrick - Bath Rugby Academy U18s / Bryanston School

17. Arthur Cordwell

18. Si Elrick - Bath Rugby Academy U18s / Bryanston School

19. Mike Uren – Cleve RFC

20. Alex Kilbaine – Cleve RFC

21. Wil Partington

22. Tom de Glanville - Bath Rugby Academy U18s / Beechen Cliff

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