England international winger Will Muir is set to start for Bath Rugby as they travel to face Sale Sharks at the CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday in the seventh round of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup.
Bath’s forward pack features Scott Kirk and Kieran Verden in the front row, supported by hooker Dan Frost. The second row combines the strength of Will Jeanes and Harvey Cuckson, forming a formidable tight five. The back row lineup includes flankers Ethan Staddon and Thompson Cowan, with Arthur Green anchoring at Number 8.
In the halfbacks, Bernard van der Linde earns his first start for Bath at scrum-half, partnering with University of Bath standout Will Roue at fly-half. Inside centre Will Butt will captain the side, joined by Jack Harrison, who will make his professional debut. The back three consists of experienced Will Muir on the left wing, Charlie Griffin on the right wing, and Austin Emens at full back.
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Bath’s bench includes replacement front row players Ioan Emmanuel, Jasper Spandler, and Mikey Summerfield. Jack Bennett and George Timmins cover the loose forwards, while Neil le Roux returns from injury alongside James Linegar and guest player Tyler Mason to complete the matchday squad.
Sale Sharks’ starting XV is led by captain Tom Burrow in the back row, with a backline anchored by fly-half Tom Curtis and fullback Luke James. The replacements bench boasts noted players such as Tadgh McElroy and Sam Bedlow.
The match kicks off at 3pm this Sunday at the CorpAcq Stadium, with referee Hamish Smales overseeing the contest alongside assistants Ian Tempest and Veryan Boscawen.