Bath team to play Leicester: Gallagher Premiership final

Friday, 13 June 2025 at 12:42

byRugby Rucker

Johann van Graan names his Bath Team to play Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership final at the Allianz Stadium.

After finishing top of the Premiership table and powering past Bristol Bears 34-20 in a thrilling semi-final at a packed-out Rec, Bath Rugby have revealed their side for this Saturday’s blockbuster final clash at the Allianz Stadium.

Head coach Johann van Graan makes just two changes to the starting XV that got the job done last weekend.

Springbok powerhouse Thomas du Toit is back in the front row, joining forces with Beno Obano and Tom Dunn.

In the engine room, Quinn Roux hits a major milestone as he lines up for his 50th Bath appearance alongside Charlie Ewels.

The back row stays rock solid — Ted Hill and Guy Pepper keep their shirts, while Miles Reid slots in at No.8.

No changes in the backs, with skipper Ben Spencer and magician Finn Russell steering the ship at half-back. Cameron Redpath and Max Ojomoh continue their dynamic partnership in the midfield, and the electric back three of Will Muir, Joe Cokanasiga and Tom de Glanville remain untouched.

On the bench, there’s a six-two split — and two emotional milestones:

Niall Annett is set for his final Bath outing before hanging up his boots ?
Will Stuart could hit 100 appearances for the club if he comes on ?

Also among the finishers: Francois van Wyk, Ross Molony, Josh Bayliss, Alfie Barbeary, Tom Carr-Smith and Ciaran Donoghue.

Bath team to play Leicester Tigers

Starting XV:

Beno Obano
Tom Dunn
Thomas du Toit
Quinn Roux (50th appearance)
Charlie Ewels
Ted Hill
Guy Pepper
Miles Reid
Ben Spencer (c)
Finn Russell
Will Muir
Cameron Redpath
Max Ojomoh
Joe Cokanasiga
Tom de Glanville

Replacements:
16. Niall Annett (final appearance)
17. Francois van Wyk
18. Will Stuart (potential 100th cap)
19. Ross Molony
20. Josh Bayliss
21. Tom Carr-Smith
22. Ciaran Donoghue
23. Alfie Barbeary