There is an exciting, youthful look to the team, albeit with a sprinkling of experienced talent.

England U20 star Darren Atkins starts at fullback, with Harry Davies and Jeff Williams out wide on the wings. Rory Jennings captains the side from inside centre, combing with new signing Aled Brew, as Adam Hastings slots in at fly-half and Will Homer starts at scrum-half.

Up-front, Beno Obano and Max Lahiff scrum down either side of Michael van Vuuren at hooker, with Elliott Stooke and Alex Humfrey partnering up in the engine room.

Academy flankers Levi Douglas and Josh Bayliss are named either side of Mat Gilbert, who makes a return to the Blue, Black and White of Bath.

Entry to the ground is free, however a suggested donation of £2 is payable on the gates, with all proceeds going to Bath Rugby Foundation.

No parking is available at the Rec for tonight's game so please use alternative parking in the city centre.

Only the West Stand will be open and all seating is unreserved.

Bath United team to face Bristol United

15. Darren Atkins
14. Harry Davies
13. Aled Brew
12. Rory Jennings ( c )
11. Jeff Williams
10. Adam Hastings
9. Will Homer
1. Beno Obano
2. Michael van Vuuren
3. Max Lahiff
4. Elliott Stooke
5. Alex Humfrey
6. Levi Douglas
7. Josh Bayliss
8. Mat Gilbert

Replacements

16. Gabriel Oghre
17. Will Vaughan
18. Alex Wood
19. Will Britton
20. Alex Weighton
21. Cameron Brown
22. Levi Davis
23. Liam Forsyth

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