MATT Banahan will make his 250th appearance for Bath Rugby against Toulon in the European Rugby Champions Cup on Saturday at the Rec (5.30pm).

Banahan, who made his debut for the club in 2006, marks his milestone on the left wing, with Aled Brew on the right.

Anthony Watson continues at full-back after scoring in the narrow 24-20 defeat in the reverse fixture last weekend at the Stade Mayol.

Jonathan Joseph lines-up at outside centre alongside Ben Tapuai, with Chris Cook partnering Rhys Priestland in the half-backs.

There are no changes in the front row, with Beno Obano, Tom Dunn and Max Lahiff remaining in place. Charlie Ewels returns to the starting line-up at second row and will feature alongside Elliott Stooke.

Francois Louw returns to take his place at openside flanker, with captain Matt Garvey at blindside and Paul Grant switching back to number eight.

Bath: 15. Anthony Watson, 14. Aled Brew, 13. Jonathan Joseph, 12. Ben Tapuai, 11. Matt Banahan, 10. Rhys Priestland, 9. Chris Cook, 1. Beno Obano, 2. Tom Dunn, 3. Max Lahiff, 4. Elliott Stooke, 5. Charlie Ewels, 6. Matt Garvey (captain), 7. Francois Louw, 8. Paul Grant.

Replacements: 16. Michael van Vuuren, 17. Nick Auterac, 18. Henry Thomas, 19. Levi Douglas, 20. Zach Mercer, 21. Kahn Fotuali’i, 22. Freddie Burns, 23. Jack Wilson.