Bath team to face Rebels

Bath Rugby team to face Melbourne Rebels

15. Nick Abendanon
14. Nick Scott
13. Danny Hipkiss
12. Ben Williams
11. Tom Biggs
10. Sam Vesty
9. Michael Claassens
1. Nathan Catt
2. Pieter Dixon
3. Kane Palma-Newport
4. Stuart Hooper (C)
5. Ryan Caldwell
6. Carl Fearns
7. Guy Mercer
8. Ben Skirving

Replacements

16. Max Anderson
17. David Flatman
18. Mark Lilley
19. Charlie Beech
20. Will Spencer
21. Will Skuse
22. Simon Taylor
23. Chris Cook
24. Mark McMillan
25. Tom Heathcote
26. Paul Roberts
27. Matt Carraro
28. Ollie Woodburn

Some names there that many may not recognise, but I'm expecting big things this season from a number of those youngsters, namely Catt, Fearns, Mercer, Williams. A good mix of old an new, established and academy.

It will be interesting to see how that centre partnership goes, I rate Williams. I like the look of the back-row too and its good to see a large number of English boys in the team.

Go on Caldy! Give it plenty big lad

Not a bad result. From what I gather in the reports, other than the first 20 minutes or so, Bath had almost total dominance, scored some tries, should have scored more etc etc. Breakdown speed was breakneck also, not that I'm surprised with Mercer and Fearns, but bodes well for the new season.
Bathman - Williams not really mentioned, perhaps there's someone on here who went to the game who can comment?