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Bath vs Exeter: Seven Changes for Rec Clash
1 Oct
Summary
- Bath makes seven team changes for their home fixture.
- Exeter's Tommy Wyatt returns for his first start since injury.
- Exeter aims to rebound after a surprising loss last week.
Bath has made significant adjustments, with seven changes to their squad ahead of their home match against Exeter. This fixture marks their return to The Rec stadium since their last encounter with the Devon side in the semi-finals. Ciaran Donoghue is set to start at full-back, complemented by changes in the centre and half-back positions, where Cameron Redpath and Bernard van der Linde will partner Finn Russell.
In the forward pack, Tom Dunn will play at hooker. Guy Pepper is named in the back row, stepping in for the injured England flanker Sam Underhill. Ewan Richards and Quin Roux have also been brought into the pack. Exeter's squad sees the return of Tommy Wyatt, who is ready for his first Premiership start since recovering from a serious knee injury sustained in May 2025. Wyatt will feature on the wing, with Olly Woodburn shifting to full-back.
This is the sole change to the Exeter team, which is looking to recover from an unexpected 45-24 defeat at home against Gloucester in their last outing. The team lineups have been confirmed, with both sides announcing their starting XVs and replacements.
