Gloucester Rugby team news

Gloucester Rugby have made three changes to the starting XV that were narrowly beaten by Northampton Saints last Sunday, for tomorrow's Derby Weekend fixture against Bath Rugby in the Gallagher PREM.

Nepo Laulala makes his first appearance in Cherry & White in the front row, joining Ciaran Knight and Seb Blake.

After an impressive showing last week, Cam Jordan retains his spot in the second row, with Matias Alemanno coming in to the XV to partner him.

Freddie Thomas, James Venter and Josh Basham complete the pack.

In an unchanged back-line, skipper Tomos Williams partners Ross Byrne again, with Vice Captain, Seb Atkinson, combining with Will Joseph once more in midfield.

Ollie Thorley and Ben Loader line up on the wings, with Charlie Atkinson at full back.

The replacements bench has a 6-2 split for the second match in a row, with Jack Innard, Archie McArthur, Afo Fasogbon, Hugh Bokenham, Jack Mann and Harry Taylor all set to add power and energy to the Gloucester pack.

After making his Gallagher PREM debut from the bench on Sunday, Josiah Edwards-Giraud is on the bench again, covering the backs alongside Caolan Englefield.

Gloucester Rugby matchday squad

15 Charlie Atkinson

14 Ben Loader

13 Will Joseph

12 Seb Atkinson (VC)

11 Ollie Thorley

10 Ross Byrne

9 Tomos Williams (C)

1 Ciaran Knight

2 Seb Blake

3 Nepo Laulala*

4 Cam Jordan

5 Matias Alemanno

6 Freddie Thomas

7 James Venter

8 Josh Basham

16 Jack Innard

17 Archie McArthur

18 Afolabi Fasogbon

19 Hugh Bokenham

20 Jack Mann

21 Harry Taylor

22 Caolan Englefield

23 Josiah Edwards-Giraud

*Denotes Gallagher PREM debut.

Unavailable for selection

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