The Blue and Gold will be keen to avenge their defeat in the reverse fixture on the opening day of the season and also bounce back quickly from last week’s home reverse to Cardiff Met.

Exeter go into the match on the back of a resounding 71-17 victory over Northumbria which strengthened their grip on second spot in the table.

A reshuffled Team Bath backs line-up sees James Richardson start at full-back for the first time this season, while Cal Barrett moves from the wing to partner Sam Kennaugh in the centres. Elliot Bancroft takes the number 11 shirt.

Will French returns at tighthead prop and Cameron Keys starts at number eight in the only changes to the pack.

University of Bath side to face Exeter:

15. James Richardson

14. Alex Varney

13. Cal Barrett

12. Sam Kennaugh

11. Elliot Bancroft

10. Tom Pittman

9. Jacob Tansey

1. Tom Rowland

2. Jordi den Hartog

3. Will French

4. Jordan Martin (C)

5. Edoardo Balocco

6. Gwilym Bradley

7. Chris Barry

8. Cameron Keys

Replacements:

16. Rory Mead

17. Joe Atkins

18. Alex Curtis

19. James Fitzmaurice

20. Tom Williams

21. Benn Morris

22. Miles Gilbert

23. Doug Hickling

University of Bath prepare for Exeter test

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