PREM Rugby: Team News - How does your club line up ahead of Round 10?

Five stellar matches are in store, as we approach double digits with Round 10 of the regular season set to commence tonight. This weekend marks the ultimate opportunity for those 36 England selected players to stake their claim for a place in the match day squad to take on Wales, ahead of the opening weekend of the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations.

The Gallagher PREM returns with a blockbuster West Country derby on Friday night as Gloucester welcome Bath to a packed Kingsholm, with both sides looking to build momentum heading into the business end of the season. The Cherry and Whites will be eager to make home advantage count, while Bath arrive determined to reassert themselves after the Premiership break.

Gloucester make several enforced changes following last week’s bruising European clash with Toulon. On-loan hooker Will Crane continues in the front row before returning to Hartpury next week, flanked by Val Rapava-Ruskin and Afo Fasogbon. Deian Gwynne partners Mati Alemanno in the engine room, while Jack Clement misses out after a head knock, meaning a back row of James Venter, skipper Lewis Ludlow and Will Trenholm. Tomos Williams leads the side from scrum-half alongside Charlie Atkinson, with Josiah Edwards-Giraud returning from injury in midfield. Ollie Thorley is back from suspension to join Josh Hathaway and George Barton in the back three.

Bath, meanwhile, welcome several forwards into the starting XV as Johann van Graan freshens up his pack. Francois van Wyk, Dan Frost and Archie Griffin start in the front row, with Quinn Roux partnering Ted Hill in the second row. Ben Spencer captains the side at scrum-half alongside Finn Russell, while Chris Harris and Max Ojomoh combine in midfield.

GLOUCESTER: 15 George Barton, 14 Josh Hathaway, 13 Josiah Edwards Giraud, 12 Seb Atkinson (VC), 11 Ollie Thorley, 10 Charlie Atkinson, 9 Tomos Williams (C); 1 Val Rapava Ruskin, 2 Will Crane, 3 Afo Fasogbon, 4 Deain Gwynne, 5 Matias Alemanno, 6 James Venter, 7 Lewis Ludlow, 8 Will Trenholm

Replacements: 16 George Knowles, 17 Ciaran Knight, 18 Kirill Gotovtsev, 19 Cam Jordan, 20 Jack Mann, 21 Mikey Austin, 22 Ross Byrne, 23 Jack Cotgreave

BATH: 15 Santi Carreras, 14 Louie Hennessey, 13 Chris Harris, 12 Max Ojomoh, 11 Will Muir, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Ben Spencer (c); 1 Francois van Wyk, 2 Dan Frost, 3 Archie Griffin, 4 Ted Hill, 5 Quinn Roux, 6 Josh Bayliss, 7 Ethan Staddon, 8 Arthur Green

Replacements: 16 Kepu Tuipulotu, 17 Beno Obano, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Charlie Ewels, 20 Guy Pepper, 21 Bernard van der Linde, 22 Henry Arundell, 23 Sam Underhill

A fierce West Country rivalry is renewed on Saturday afternoon as Exeter Chiefs welcome Bristol Bears to Sandy Park in a high-stakes Gallagher PREM Round 10 clash between third and fourth. With both sides carrying strong form and international quality on show, this derby rematch promises intensity after their closely fought reverse fixture earlier in the season.

Exeter name a side packed with Six Nations-bound talent. Dafydd Jenkins captains the Chiefs from the second row alongside Andrea Zambonin, while Greg Fisilau returns at number eight following his inclusion in England’s Six Nations squad. Bachuki Tchumbadze starts again at tighthead after an eye-catching European outing last weekend, with Scott Sio and Joseph Dweba completing the front row. The backline features Henry Slade in midfield alongside Will Haydon-Wood, with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Paul Brown-Bampoe providing pace out wide.

Bristol welcome back two key figures as Steven Luatua makes his long-awaited return at blindside flanker, captaining the Bears’ pack alongside Fitz Harding and Viliame Mata. Matias Moroni comes into the midfield, while Gabriel Ibitoye is named among the replacements after his injury lay-off. Ellis Genge anchors the front row as Pat Lam’s side chase a fifth straight league win.

Exeter Chiefs: 15 Olly Woodburn, 14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Will Haydon-Wood, 11 Paul Brown-Bampoe, 10 Harvey Skinner, 9 Charlie Chapman; 1 Scott Sio, 2 Joseph Dweba, 3 Bachuki Tchumbadze, 4 Dafydd Jenkins (c), 5 Andrea Zambonin, 6 Tom Hooper, 7 Ethan Roots, 8 Greg Fisilau

Replacements: 16 Jack Yeandle, 17 Will Goodrick-Clarke, 18 Jimmy Roots, 19 Lewis Pearson, 20 Richard Capstick, 21 Tom Cairns, 22 Ben Hammersley, 23 Campbell Ridl

Bristol Bears: 15 Louis Rees-Zammit, 14 Noah Heward, 13 Matias Moroni, 12 Benhard Janse van Rensburg, 11 Kalaveti Ravouvou, 10 Tom Jordan, 9 Harry Randall; 1 Ellis Genge, 2 Gabriel Oghre, 3 George Kloska, 4 Pedro Rubio, 5 Joe Batley, 6 Steven Luatua, 7 Fitz Harding (c), 8 Viliame Mata

Replacements: 16 Harry Thacker, 17 Max Lahiff, 18 Jimmy Halliwell, 19 Joe Owen, 20 Santiago Grondona, 21 Kieran Marmion, 22 James Williams, 23 Gabriel Ibitoye

Saracens are looking to bounce back after last weekend’s defeat to Glasgow Warriors when they host Newcastle Falcons in a pivotal Gallagher PREM clash on Saturday. Director of Rugby Mark McCall has made nine changes to the starting XV in response, refreshing the squad ahead of a tough home test. It was confirmed today that McCall will part ways with Saracens at the end of the season, which will add some extra expectation upon this clash with the Red Bulls.

In the front row, Rhys Carre and Marco Riccioni flank Jamie George at hooker, while Nick Isiekwe returns to partner Hugh Tizard in the second row. The back row features Theo McFarland, Andy Onyeama-Christie, and Tom Willis. Charlie Bracken starts at scrum-half, with Owen Farrell wearing the 10 jersey and the captain’s armband. Nick Tompkins and Alex Lozowski form the midfield, and the back-three is completed by Rotimi Segun, Noah Caluori, and Elliot Daly. The replacements include big names like Juan Martin Gonzalez and Max Malins, ready to make an impact off the bench.

Newcastle make a single change with Brett Connon returning at fly-half, accompanied by positional tweaks that see Ethan Grayson at full-back and Alex Hearle moving infield. Oli Spencer returns to the bench, while Reuben Parsons is set for his Gallagher PREM debut. Falcons head coach Alan Dickens knows the task is immense but remains confident in his squad’s ability to challenge the league leaders.

Saracens: 15 Elliot Daly, 14 Noah Caluori, 13 Alex Lozowski, 12 Nick Tompkins, 11 Rotimi Segun, 10 Owen Farrell (c), 9 Charlie Bracken; 1 Rhys Carre, 2 Jamie George, 3 Marco Riccioni, 4 Nick Isiekwe, 5 Hugh Tizard, 6 Theo McFarlan, 7 Andy Onyeama-Christie, 8 Tom Willis

Replacements: 16 James Hadfield, 17 Eroni Mawi, 18 Tietie Tuimauga, 19 Harry Wilson, 20 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 21 Ivan van Zyl, 22 Fergus Burke, 23 Max Malins

Newcastle Red Bulls: 15 Ethan Grayson, 14 Christian Wade, 13 Alex Hearle, 12 Sammy Arnold, 11 Elliott Obatoyinbo, 10 Brett Connon, 9 Simón Benítez Cruz; 1 Murray McCallum, 2 George McGuigan (captain), 3 Richard Palframan, 4 Oscar Usher, 5 Jamie Hodgson, 6 Tom Gordon, 7 Tom Christie, 8 Freddie Lockwood.

Replacements: 16 Ollie Fletcher, 17 Adam Brocklebank, 18 Luan de Bruin, 19 Finn Baker, 20 Reuben Parsons, 21 James Elliott, 22 Cameron Hutchison, 23 Oli Spencer.

Harlequins host Leicester Tigers at a packed Stoop on Saturday in a crucial Gallagher PREM clash. Jason Gilmore has opted for continuity, keeping the squad that toppled La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup last weekend, with just one change: Kieran Treadwell returns to the second row.

Cadan Murley marks his 100th Gallagher PREM appearance on the wing, having scored 55 tries in 99 league outings. Simon Kerrod, Jack Walker, and Pedro Delgado form a solid front row, with Guido Petti Pagdizábal alongside Treadwell in the engine room. The back row remains destructive with Chandler Cunningham-South, Jack Kenningham, and captain Alex Dombrandt. Lucas Friday and Marcus Smith resume at half-back, while Bryn Bradley and Luke Northmore pair in midfield. Nick David and Tyrone Green complete the back three.

Leicester make multiple returns as Hanro Liebenberg leads the back row alongside Tommy Reffell and Emeka Ilione. Australian internationals James O’Connor and Izaia Perese are back, with Perese set for his 20th appearance from the bench. Charlie Clare replaces Jamie Blamire in the front five, while Jack van Poortvliet and Freddie Steward return at scrum-half and full-back. Orlando Bailey partners Will Wand in the centres. Geoff Parling highlighted the importance of reintegrating his experienced trio to face an in-form Quins side.

Harlequins: 15 Tyrone Green, 14. Nick David, 13. Luke Northmore, 12. Bryn Bradley, 11. Cadan Murley, 10. Marcus Smith, 9. Lucas Friday; 1. Simon Kerrod, 2. Jack Walker, 3. Pedro Delgado, 4. Kieran Treadwell, 5. Guido Petti Pagadizábal, 6. Chandler Cunningham-South, 7. Jack Kenningham, 8. Alex Dombrandt (c)

Replacements: 16. Sam Riley, 17. Will Hobson, 18. Harry Williams, 19. Elliot Williams, 20. Seb Driscoll, 21. Tom Lawday, 22. Max Green, 23. Jarrod Evans

Leicester Tigers: 15. Freddie Steward, 14. Gabriel Hamer-Webb, 13. Will Wand, 12. Orlando Bailey, 11. Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10. Billy Searle, 9. Jack van Poortvliet, 1. Nicky Smith, 2. Charlie Clare, 3. Joe Heyes, 4. Cameron Henderson, 5. Ollie Chessum (C), 6. Hanro Liebenberg, 7. Tommy Reffell, 8. Emeka Ilione

Replacements: 16. Jamie Blamire, 17. Archie Van Der Flier, 18. Will Hurd, 19. Joaquin Moro, 20. Olly Cracknell, 21. Ollie Allan, 22. James O’Connor, 23. Izaia Perese

Sale Sharks welcome a host of returning internationals as they prepare to face Gallagher PREM leaders Northampton Saints on Saturday evening. Alex Sanderson has made nine changes, including England stars Tom Curry, Raffi Quirke, George Ford, and Joe Carpenter. Quirke resumes at scrum-half with Ford at fly-half, while Rekeiti Ma’asi-White partners Rob du Preez in midfield.

Alex Wills, Tom O’Flaherty, and Carpenter complete the back three. In the pack, Bevan Rodd, Nathan Jibulu, and James Harper retain the front row; skipper Ernst van Rhyn links up with Ben Bamber in the second row, while Jacques Vermeulen and Curry return in the back row. Arron Reed is named among the replacements after recovering from a knee injury.

Northampton Saints make five changes from their Round 9 victory over Scarlets. Fraser Dingwall captains from the centres, partnered by Rory Hutchinson, while Tommy Freeman and Edoardo Todaro occupy the wings, with George Hendy at fullback. Alex Mitchell and Anthony Belleau continue at half-back.

The front row features uncapped England call-up Emmanuel Iyogun, along side Robbie Smith, and Trevor Davison, while Alex Coles joins JJ Van Der Mescht in the second row. Tom Pearson, Callum Chick, and Josh Kemeny complete the back row. Saints retain a six-two split on the bench, with internationals Danilo Fischetti, Elliot Millar Mills, Henry Pollock, and George Furbank among the replacements.

Both sides look to build momentum ahead of the Six Nations, with Sale eager to finish strong at home and Saints targeting their first season double over the Sharks since 2016/17.

Sale Sharks: 15. Joe Carpenter, 14. Tom O’Flaherty, 13. Rob du Preez, 12. Rekeiti Ma’asi-White, 11. Alex Wills, 10. George Ford, 9. Raffi Quirke; 1. Bevan Rodd, 2. Nathan Jibulu, 3. James Harper, 4. Ernst van Rhyn, 5. Ban Bamber, 6. Jacques Vermeulen, 7. Sam Dugdale, 8. Tom Curry.

Replacements: 16. Ethan Caine, 17. Si McIntyre, 18. Patreece Bell, 19. Tom Burrow, 20. Jos Gilmore, 21. Gus Warr, 22. Marius Louw, 23. Arron Reed.

Northampton Saints: 15 George Hendy, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Rory Hutchinson, 12 Fraser Dingwall (c),11 Edoardo Todaro, 10 Anthony Belleau, 9 Alex Mitchell; 1 Emmanuel Iyogun, 2 Robbie Smith, 3 Trevor Davison, 4 Alex Coles, 5 JJ Van Der Mescht, 6 Josh Kemeny, 7 Tom Pearson, 8 Callum Chick

Replacements: 16 Craig Wright, 17 Danilo Fischetti, 18 Elliot Millar Mills, 19 Ed Prowse, 20 Tom Lockett, 21 Henry Pollock, 22 Archie McParland, 23 George Furbank