The stage is set for a thrilling Gallagher Premiership semi-final as Bath Rugby takes on Bristol Bears at the Recreation Ground this Friday, June 6. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45 pm, promising an intense derby clash to crown one of the finalists for the 2024/25 season.
Bristol Bears enter this match with confidence, having already secured the league double over Bath this season. They triumphed 36-26 at Bath in October and dominated again with a 36-14 win at the Principality Stadium last month, where Bath fielded a largely rotated squad.
For fans eager to follow every moment of the match, the kickoff will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 7:00 pm. Additionally, the game will be available to stream via the discovery+ app. Post-match highlights will be accessible on the Premiership Rugby website.
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If you can’t make it to the Recreation Ground, or simply want in-depth coverage, BristolLive and SomersetLive will provide live updates, including build-up, real-time commentary, team news, stats, interviews, reaction, and analysis. Meanwhile, BBC Radio Bristol offers live radio commentary to keep listeners fully engaged.
Team Lineups:
Bath Rugby Starting XV:
15 Tom de Glanville, 14 Joe Cokanasiga, 13 Max Ojomoh, 12 Cameron Redpath, 11 Will Muir, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Ben Spencer (Captain);
1 Beno Obano, 2 Tom Dunn, 3 Will Stuart, 4 Quinn Roux, 5 Charlie Ewels, 6 Ted Hill, 7 Guy Pepper, 8 Alfie Barbeary.
Replacements: 16 Niall Annett, 17 Francois van Wyk, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Ross Molony, 20 Miles Reid, 21 Tom Carr-Smith, 22 Ciaran Donoghue, 23 Josh Bayliss.
Bristol Bears Starting XV:
15 Noah Heward, 14 Kalaveti Ravouvou, 13 Benhard Janse van Rensburg, 12 James Williams, 11 Gabriel Ibitoye, 10 AJ MacGinty, 9 Harry Randall;
1 Ellis Genge, 2 Gabriel Oghre, 3 George Kloska, 4 James Dun, 5 Joe Batley, 6 Steven Luatua, 7 Fitz Harding (Captain), 8 Viliame Mata.
Replacements: 16 Harry Thacker, 17 Jake Woolmore, 18 Max Lahiff, 19 Pedro Rubiolo, 20 Santiago Grondona, 21 Kieran Marmion, 22 Harry Byrne, 23 Jack Bates.
Match officials include referee Christophe Ridley, assisted by Luke Pearce and Anthony Woodthorpe, with Andrew Jackson as the TMO.
Prepare for a high-stakes encounter as these two rivals battle for a spot in the Premiership final. Whether watching live at the Recreation Ground or following from home, this semi-final is set to deliver top-tier rugby excitement.