BATH have made five changes to the starting line-up for their visit to Welford Road on Sunday to face Leicester Tigers.

Having secured a bonus point win in their last outing against Exeter Chiefs, Bath chief Mike Ford has restored international props Paul James and David Wilson to start either side of Rob Webber at hooker.

England lock Dave Attwood returns to partner club captain Stuart Hooper in the second row, while in the back row, Carl Fearns comes into the number eight shirt, combining with Matt Garvey and Francois Louw.

Chris Cook and George Ford continue their half-back partnership with Matt Banahan and Horacio Agulla on the wings.

Kyle Eastmond is joined in the midfield by Sam Burgess at outside centre with Anthony Watson completing the line-up at full- back.

Bath Rugby: Anthony Watson; Horacio Agulla, Sam Burgess, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Chris Cook; Paul James, Rob Webber, David Wilson, Stuart Hooper (c), Dave Attwood, Matt Garvey, Francois Louw, Carl Fearns, Reps: Ross Batty, Nick Auterac, Henry Thomas, Dominic Day, Leroy Houston, Micky Young, Ollie Devoto, Jonathan Joseph.