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Gallagher Premiership Final Awaits as Bath Unchanged for Title Clash
Bath, May 27, 2023 – In a bold move, Bath boss Johann van Graan has named an unchanged starting lineup for Saturday’s highly anticipated Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham. This decision comes after the team’s thrilling 31-23 semi-final victory over Sale Sharks last weekend at The Rec.
The Bath faithful will be hoping their side can finally end their 27-year wait for a league title, having last won the championship in 1996. Leading the team for the final time this season will be captain Ben Spencer, who will look to steer his charges to glory.
In the pack, the powerful Beno Obano retains the loosehead spot, with Tom Dunn at hooker and Thomas du Toit completing the front row. Quinn Roux and Charlie Ewels continue their partnership in the second row, while Ted Hill and Sam Underhill maintain their positions on the flanks, with Alfie Barbeary at number 8.
The half-back pairing of Finn Russell and Ben Spencer will orchestrate proceedings, with the midfield duo of Cameron Redpath and Ollie Lawrence providing the necessary grunt. Wingers Will Muir and Joe Cokanasiga will look to terrorize the Northampton defense, while Matt Gallagher earns his final outing in a Bath jersey before departing for Benetton.
Van Graan has also opted for an unchanged bench, with Niall Annett, Juan Schoeman, and Will Stuart providing power off the replacements. Elliott Stooke, Josh Bayliss, and Miles Reid will offer further reinforcement in the forward positions, while Louis Schreuder and Orlando Bailey provide backline cover.
“The stage is set for a thrilling Gallagher Premiership final, as Bath and Northampton Saints go head-to-head in the showpiece event at the home of English rugby. Both teams will be determined to lift the coveted trophy and etch their names in the history books.”
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