England international winger Will Muir is set to start for Bath Rugby as they face Sale Sharks away in the PREM Rugby Cup this Sunday.
Bath’s front row features Scott Kirk and Kieran Verden flanking hooker Dan Frost. The second row is completed by Will Jeanes and Harvey Cuckson, forming a strong tight five. In the back row, flanks Ethan Staddon and Thompson Cowan support Number 8, Arthur Green.
Scrum-half Bernard van der Linde earns his first start in Bath colors, paired with University of Bath’s Will Roue at fly-half. Inside centre Will Butt leads the team as captain, with Jack Harrison making his professional debut alongside him. Will Muir brings experience on the left wing, opposite Charlie Griffin on the right, while Austin Emens rounds out the back line at full back.
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The replacements bench includes front row players Ioan Emmanuel, Jasper Spandler, and Mikey Summerfield. Loose forwards Jack Bennett and George Timmins are also named as replacements. Neil le Roux makes his return from injury, joined by James Linegar and guest player Tyler Mason in the matchday squad.
Kicking off at 3 pm at CorpAcq Stadium, the Sale Sharks lineup features Luke James at full back, Albert Bradshaw and Joe Bedlow on the wings, with Marius Louw and Alex Wills filling the midfield. Tom Curtis is at fly-half, supported by scrum-half Dom Hanson. The forward pack is led by captain Tom Burrow, flanked by Nathan Jibulu, Tumy Onasanya, Tye Raymont, Reuben Logan, Sam Dugdale, Tristan Woodman, and Dan du Preez.
Sale Sharks replacements include Tadgh McElroy, Ralph McEachran, Patreece Bell, Ethan Caine, Dylan Hodkinson, Nye Thomas, Sam Bedlow, and Sebi Krippner.
The match will be officiated by referee Hamish Smales, assisted by Ian Tempest and Veryan Boscawen.