PREM Rugby: Team news for Round 11 - Plenty of international stars rested after Six Nations

Clubs welcome back international stars, though not all are thrown straight into action, with some rested and others selected. As the league resumes, we take a look at every team’s lineup and key selection calls ahead of a crucial round in the campaign.

Bath return to PREM Rugby action on Friday night with a strong and settled lineup built around their key internationals. Ben Spencer captains the side from scrum-half, combining once again with Finn Russell at fly-half to provide control and attacking shape.

The forward pack looks well balanced. Beno Obano, Tom Dunn and Archie Griffin start in the front row, with Quinn Roux and Charlie Ewels continuing their partnership in the second row. Josh Bayliss and Miles Reid are named on the flanks, while Alfie Barbeary anchors the scrum at number eight.

In the backs, Max Ojomoh and Ollie Lawrence maintain their midfield combination. Will Muir and Henry Arundell bring pace on the wings, with Tom de Glanville completing the starting XV at fullback.

Bath’s bench adds real impact. Thomas du Toit, Francois van Wyk and Kepu Tuipulotu provide front-row depth, while Sam Underhill, Ted Hill and Guy Pepper strengthen the back row. Santi Carreras offers versatility across the backline.

Saracens arrive with seven changes after a lengthy break from league action. A completely new front row of Eroni Mawi, Theo Dan and Marcus Street is introduced, while Nick Isiekwe and Hugh Tizard remain in place in the second row.

The back row is reshaped, with Theo McFarland, Juan Martin Gonzalez and Tom Willis selected. Ivan Van Zyl captains from scrum-half, partnering Owen Farrell at fly-half, who returns to playing duties.

Nick Tompkins and Lucio Cinti form an experienced midfield pairing. Rotimi Segun keeps his place on the wing, while Tobias Elliott makes his Premiership debut on the opposite side. Elliot Daly returns at fullback, and Ben Earl is included among the replacements.

Bath Rugby: 15 Tom de Glanville, 14 Henry Arundell, 13 Ollie Lawrence, 12 Max Ojomoh, 11 Will Muir, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Ben Spencer (c); 1 Beno Obano, 2 Tom Dunn, 3 Archie Griffin, 4 Quinn Roux, 5 Charlie Ewels, 6 Josh Bayliss, 7 Miles Reid, 8 Alfie Barbeary

Replacements: 16 Kepu Tuipulotu, 17 Francois van Wyk, 18 Archie Griffin, 19 Ted Hill, 20 Guy Pepper, 21 Bernard van der Linde, 22 Santi Carreras, 23 Sam Underhill

Saracens: 15 Elliot Daly, 14 Tobias Elliott, 13 Lucio Cinti, 12 Nick Tompkins, 11 Rotimi Segun, 10 Owen Farrell, 9 Ivan van Zyl (c); 1 Eroni Mawi, 2 Theo Dan, 3 Marcus Street, 4 Nick Isiekwe, 5 Hugh Tizard, 6 Theo McFarland, 7 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 8 Tom Willis

Replacements: 16 James Hadfield, 17 Alex O'Driscoll, 18 Marco Riccioni, 19 Andy Onyeama-Christie, 20 Ben Earl, 21 Gareth Simpson, 22 Fergus Burke, 23 Max Malins

Harlequins are boosted by the return of several internationals as PREM Rugby resumes. Marcus Smith, Cadan Murley and Jack Kenningham all come back into the starting lineup after Six Nations duty.

The front row sees Simon Kerrod and Harry Williams pack down either side of Jack Walker. Guido Petti and Kieran Treadwell are paired in the second row.

In the back row, Kenningham starts alongside Seb Driscoll, who makes his first Premiership start, while Alex Dombrandt captains the side from number eight.

Stu Townsend links up with Smith at scrum-half and fly-half respectively for the first time since October, offering a familiar combination.

In midfield, Bryn Bradley and Ben Waghorn are selected. Murley returns on the wing, joined by Rodrigo Isgro, while Nick David starts at fullback.

Harlequins opt for a five three bench split. The forwards provide solid cover, while the backs include options such as Tyrone Green and Jamie Benson.

Gloucester also benefit from returning internationals following the Six Nations break. Seb Atkinson and Arthur Clark rejoin the squad after England duty.

They are joined by Wales internationals Tomos Williams and Freddie Thomas, strengthening the spine of the side.

Wales Under 20s captain Deian Gwynne is named among the replacements, adding further depth as Gloucester look to challenge away from home.

Harlequins: 15 Nick David, 14 Rodrigo Isgro, 13 Ben Waghorn, 12 Bryn Bradley, 11 Cadan Murley, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Stu Townsend; 1 Simon Kerrod, 2 Jack Walker, 3 Harry Williams, 4 Guido Petti Pagadizabal, 5 Kieran Treadwell, 6 Jack Kenningham, 7 Seb Driscoll, 8 Alex Dombrandt (c)

Replacements: 16 Jack Musk, 17 Will Hobson, 18 Pedro Delgado, 19 Jonny Green, 20 Zach Carr, 21 Lucas Friday, 22 Jamie Benson, 23 Tyrone Green

Gloucester Rugby: 15 Ben Redshaw, 14 Will Joseph, 13 Max Llewellyn, 12 Seb Atkinson, 11 Ollie Thorley, 10 Charlie Atkinson, 9 Tomos Williams (c); 1 Val Rapava Ruskin, 2 Jack Innard, 3 Afo Fasogbon, 4 Arthur Clark, 5 Matias Alemanno, 6 Jack Clement, 7 Lewis Ludlow, 8 Will Trenholm

Replacements: 16 Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Ciaran Knight, 19 Freddie Thomas, 20 Deian Gwynne, 21 Caolan Englefield, 22 George Barton, 23 Josiah Edwards-Giraud

Northampton Saints resume PREM Rugby action sitting top of the table, having lost just once so far this season. They welcome back several players as they look to maintain momentum.

Emmanuel Iyogun returns to start in the front row alongside Robbie Smith and Luke Green. Behind them, Ed Prowse and Chunya Munga form the second row pairing.

Tom Lockett shifts to blindside flanker, joining Tom Pearson and captain Callum Chick in the back row.

At half-back, Archie McParland and Anthony Belleau continue their partnership at scrum-half and fly-half, which has already delivered success in the Premiership Cup.

In midfield, Rory Hutchinson returns from international duty to partner Tom Litchfield. James Pater and James Ramm are named on the wings, while George Furbank comes back in at fullback.

The bench includes potential debutants Aiden Ainsworth-Cave and Charlie Ulcoq, alongside experienced options such as Curtis Langdon and Ollie Sleightholme.

Newcastle arrive with a mix of returning players and key milestones. Brett Connon makes his 150th appearance for the club, underlining his importance.

Freddie Clarke returns from injury to the starting XV. Harrison Obatoyinbo and Richard Palframan are also back in the lineup.

There could be a debut for prop Nicky Little due to ongoing front-row injuries. This match also marks the first game in charge for head coach Stephen Jones.

Northampton Saints: 15 George Furbank, 14 James Pater, 13 Rory Hutchinson, 12 Tom Litchfield, 11 James Ramm, 10 Anthony Belleau, 9 Archie McParland; 1 Emmanuel Iyogun, 2 Robbie Smith, 3 Luke Green, 4 Ed Prowse, 5 Chunya Munga, 6 Tom Lockett, 7 Tom Pearson, 8 Callum Chick (c)

Replacements: 16 Curtis Langdon, 17 Tom West, 18 Cleopas Kundiona, 19 Aiden Ainsworth-Cave, 20 Charlie Ulcoq, 21 Tom James, 22 Toby Thame, 23 Ollie Sleightholme

Newcastle Red Bulls: 15 Elliott Obatoyinbo, 14 Oli Spencer, 13 Alex Hearle, 12 Sammy Arnold, 11 Harrison Obatoyinbo, 10 Brett Connon, 9 Simon Benitez Cruz; 1 Adam Brocklebank, 2 George McGuigan (c), 3 Richard Palframan, 4 Freddie Clarke, 5 Adam Scott, 6 Reuben Parsons, 7 Tom Christie, 8 Ollie Leatherbarrow

Replacements: 16 Ollie Fletcher, 17 Murray McCallum, 18 Nicky Little, 19 John Hawkins, 20 Tom Gordon, 21 James Elliott, 22 Rhys Beeckmans, 23 Boeta Chamberlain

Exeter Chiefs are strengthened by the return of several internationals as they re-enter PREM Rugby action. Dafydd Jenkins and Andrea Zambonin resume their second-row partnership.

Tom Hooper returns from injury to join Ross Vintcent and Greg Fisilau in the back row following the loss of Ethan Roots.

In the front row, Scott Sio starts alongside Jack Yeandle and Bachuki Tchumbadze, adding experience and stability.

Stephen Varney returns at scrum-half and partners Harvey Skinner at fly-half. In midfield, Henry Slade lines up with Will Rigg.

The back three sees Olly Woodburn return at fullback, with Campbell Ridl and Paul Brown-Bampoe named on the wings.

Sale Sharks make minimal changes, opting for continuity. The forward pack remains unchanged.

Nathan Jibulu continues at hooker between Si McIntyre and James Harper. Ernst van Rhyn and Ben Bamber keep their places in the second row.

The back row of Jacques Vermeulen, Sam Dugdale and Dan du Preez remains intact.

Raffi Quirke returns after England duty to start at scrum-half, linking with Rob du Preez at fly-half. Marius Louw comes back into midfield, while Tom O’Flaherty, Arron Reed and Joe Carpenter complete the back three.

Exeter Chiefs: 15 Olly Woodburn, 14 Paul Brown-Bampoe, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Will Rigg, 11 Campbell Ridl, 10 Harvey Skinner, 9 Stephen Varney; 1 Scott Sio, 2 Jack Yeandle, 3 Bachuki Tchumbadze, 4 Dafydd Jenkins (c), 5 Andrea Zambonin, 6 Tom Hooper, 7 Ross Vintcent, 8 Greg Fisilau

Replacements: 16 Julian Heaven, 17 Will Goodrick-Clarke, 18 Jimmy Roots, 19 Lewis Pearson, 20 Finn Worley Brady, 21 Tom Cairns, 22 Will Haydon-Wood, 23 Dan John

Sale Sharks: 15 Joe Carpenter, 14 Tom O'Flaherty, 13 Marius Louw, 12 Rekeiti Ma'asi-White, 11 Arron Reed, 10 Rob du Preez, 9 Raffi Quirke; 1 Si McIntyre, 2 Nathan Jibulu, 3 James Harper, 4 Ernst van Rhyn (c), 5 Ben Bamber, 6 Jacques Vermeulen, 7 Sam Dugdale, 8 Dan du Preez

Replacements: 16 Ethan Caine, 17 Ralph McEachran, 18 WillGriff John, 19 Jos Gilmore, 20 Reuben Logan, 21 Gus Warr, 22 Ollie Davies, 23 Alex Wills

Leicester Tigers welcome back club captain Ollie Chessum as they return to PREM Rugby, with seven changes to the starting lineup.

Freddie Steward, Nicky Smith, Jamie Blamire and Joe Heyes are all restored to the XV. Olly Cracknell also returns to the pack.

There is a notable senior debut for Hamish Watson following his recent loan move, adding experience to the back row.

The changes give Leicester a blend of established quality and fresh energy heading into the fixture.

Bristol Bears are boosted by the return of Steven Luatua, who joins captain Fitz Harding and Viliame Mata in the back row.

James Dun partners Joe Owen in the second row, while Jake Woolmore returns in the front row after recovering from injury.

Harry Randall starts at scrum-half alongside Sam Worsley at fly-half. In midfield, James Williams and Benhard Janse van Rensburg are paired together.

Gabriel Ibitoye makes his first league start since the opening round. Noah Heward is named at fullback, with Kalaveti Ravouvou completing the back three.

The bench includes a mix of academy players and experienced internationals, offering strong depth and impact options.

Leicester Tigers: 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Gabriel Hamer-Webb, 13 Will Wand, 12 Orlando Bailey, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Billy Searle, 9 Tom Whiteley; 1 Nicky Smith, 2 Jamie Blamire, 3 Joe Heyes, 4 Hanro Liebenberg, 5 Ollie Chessum (c), 6 Joaquin Moro, 7 Hamish Watson, 8 Olly Cracknell

Replacements: 16 Finn Theobald-Thomas, 17 Archie van der Flier, 18 Will Hurd, 19 Osian Thomas, 20 Harry Palmer, 21 Jack van Poortvliet, 22 James O'Connor, 23 Izaia Perese

Bristol Bears: 15 Noah Heward, 14 Kalaveti Ravouvou, 13 Benhard Janse van Rensburg, 12 James Williams, 11 Gabriel Ibitoye, 10 Sam Worsley, 9 Harry Randall; 1 Jake Woolmore, 2 Gabriel Oghre, 3 George Kloska, 4 James Dun, 5 Joe Owen, 6 Steven Luatua, 7 Fitz Harding (c), 8 Viliame Mata

Replacements: 16 Tomas Gwilliam, 17 Max Lahiff, 18 Lovejoy Chawatama, 19 George Taylor, 20 Santiago Grondona, 21 Kieran Marmion, 22 Matias Moroni, 23 Aidan Boshoff