Bath Rugby aims to consolidate their position at the top of the 2025/26 Gallagher Premiership table as they host Northampton Saints at The Rec this Saturday, December 27. Kick-off is set for 5:30 pm, promising an exciting showdown between two competitive sides.
Bath Rugby heads into the match leading the league, fresh from an impressive 50-14 victory over Newcastle Falcons, achieved largely with their second-string squad. Fans will be eager to see if they can maintain their dominant form against the Saints.
For those wanting to catch all the live action, the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 5:15 pm. Highlights will be available shortly after the match on the Premiership Rugby website.
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If you can’t make it to The Rec, SomersetLive has got you covered with a comprehensive live blog featuring build-up content, team news, minute-by-minute updates, expert analysis, interviews, and post-match reaction. Additionally, BBC Radio Bristol will provide live commentary throughout the game.
Here is the Bath Rugby starting lineup:
- 1 Beno Obano
- 2 Tom Dunn
- 3 Thomas du Toit
- 4 Quinn Roux
- 5 Ross Molony
- 6 Josh Bayliss
- 7 Sam Underhill
- 8 Miles Reid
- 9 Ben Spencer
- 10 Finn Russell
- 11 Henry Arundell
- 12 Max Ojomoh
- 13 Ollie Lawrence
- 14 Joe Cokanasiga
- 15 Tom de Glanville
Replacements: Dan Frost, Francois van Wyk, Archie Griffin, Ted Hill, Guy Pepper, Tom Carr-Smith, Santi Carreras, Chris Harris.
Northampton Saints will counter with the following lineup:
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15 George Hendy
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14 Edoardo Todaro
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13 Tommy Freeman
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12 Rory Hutchinson
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11 James Ramm
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10 Anthony Belleau
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9 Archie McParland
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1 Emmanuel Iyogun
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2 Robbie Smith
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3 Trevor Davison
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4 Ed Prowse
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5 Chunya Munga
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6 Callum Chick (captain)
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7 Sam Graham
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8 Henry Pollock
Replacements: Henry Walker, Oliver Scola (Gallagher Premiership debut), Elliot Millar Mills, Archie Benson, Fyn Brown, Tom James, Henry Lumley, Ollie Sleightholme.
Prepare for an intense contest as Bath Rugby looks to extend their lead against a determined Saints side.