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Bath Star Spencer Returns for Huge Cup Clash
1 May
Summary
- Ben Spencer has recovered from a shoulder injury to play.
- Max Ojomoh and Joe Cokanasiga are out due to knee/leg injuries.
- Henry Arundell switches to a less familiar right wing position.
First-choice scrum-half Ben Spencer has successfully recovered from a shoulder injury and is set to start for Bath in their crucial Champions Cup semi-final clash against holders Bordeaux-Begles. His return is a major boost for the English champions as they face a significant European challenge.
Despite Spencer's availability, Bath's backline suffers from notable absences. Centre Max Ojomoh and winger Joe Cokanasiga have been ruled out due to respective knee and leg knocks, failing to recover in time for the semi-final.
With Cameron Redpath also unavailable, Louie Hennessey will start at outside centre, and Ollie Lawrence will play at inside centre. Will Muir retains his wing position, while Henry Arundell will play on the right wing, a less familiar role for him.
This reshaped backline faces a formidable challenge, particularly Arundell, who will be up against the highly prolific Louis Bielle-Biarrey. Bielle-Biarrey has an outstanding scoring record this season, adding another layer of intrigue to the encounter.
