TWO of Bath’s new signings will make their first starts in tomorrow's West Country Challenge Cup clash against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park (3pm).
England Sevens star Jeff Williams lines-up on the left wing for the first time, with Rory Jennings and Max Clark continuing their midfield partnership. Darren Atkins continues on the opposite wing to Williams, with Luke Arscott remaining at full-back.
Scrum-half Jonathan Evans, who came on as a replacement against Gloucester last weekend, makes his first start alongside Adam Hastings at fly-half.
An unchanged pack sees Beno Obano and Kane Palma-Newport scrum down in the front row either side of Tom Dunn at hooker, with captain Charlie Ewels partnering Tom Ellis in the second row.
Academy trio Sydney Blackmore, Max Northcote-Green and Zach Mercer form the back row.
Bath: 15. Luke Arscott, 14. Darren Atkins, 13. Max Clark, 12. Rory Jennings, 11. Jeff Williams, 10. Adam Hastings, 9. Jonathan Evans, 1. Beno Obano, 2. Tom Dunn, 3. Kane Palma-Newport, 4. Charlie Ewels (captain), 5. Tom Ellis, 6. Sydney Blackmore, 7. Max Northcote-Green, 8. Zach Mercer.
Replacements: 16. Tom Woolstencroft 17. Nick Auterac 18. Max Lahiff 19. Matt Garvey 20. Guy Mercer 21. Matt Bolwell 22. Leroy Houston 23. Will Homer 24. Brett Herron 25. Ollie Devoto 26. Matt Banahan 27. Shaquille Jack 28. Alex O’Meara
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