BATH RUGBY Vesty returns for West derby

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Created on Friday, 05 October 2012 14:38

Last Updated on Friday, 05 October 2012 15:50

Published on Thursday, 04 October 2012 16:38

Sam Vesty makes his first Bath Rugby start of the season at inside centre in tomorrow's Aviva Premiership derby at Gloucester (Kingsholm ko 1415).

Vesty will partner Dan Hipkiss in midfield with Stephen Donald starting in his preferred role at fly half after playing inside centre in the 31-10 win over Sale Sharks.

Donald replaces Cornwall's Olly Barkley, who has joined Racing Metro 92 after signing off with a farewell win at the Rec.

In the absence of injured club captain Stuart Hooper (hamstring) Dominic Day partners former Cherry and White Dave Attwood in the engine room while Devon born hooker Lee Mears sports the skipper’s arm band.

Attwood said: "Kingsholm was once home to me and is a special place. To be arriving there this weekend with my Bath teammates is a real honour. These are special days and there is a huge amount of history to remember as you run out. I can't wait for the game."

Bath Rugby starting XV 15 Nick Abendanon 14 Kyle Eastmond 13 Dan Hipkiss 12 Sam Vesty 11 Tom Biggs 10 Stephen Donald 9 Michael Claassens 1 Paul James 2 Lee Mears 3 Davey Wilson 4 Dominic Day 5 Dave Attwood 6 Carl Fearns 7 Ben Skirving 8 Simon Taylor

Ready on the bench 16 Ross Batty 17 Nathan Catt 18 Anthony Perenise 19 Will Spencer 20 Will Skuse 21 Mark McMillan 22 Ollie Devoto 23 Jack Cuthbert

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