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Bath given huge fitness boost ahead of Champions Cup semi-final
TL;DR
Bath rugby receives a major fitness boost with captain Ben Spencer cleared to start in the Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Begles. However, Joe Cokanasiga and Max Ojomoh will miss the match due to injury.
Key points
- Ben Spencer cleared to start for Bath
- Bath faces Bordeaux Begles in Champions Cup semi-final
- Joe Cokanasiga and Max Ojomoh ruled out due to injury
- Louie Hennessey to partner Ollie Lawrence in midfield
- First semi-final for Bath in 20 years
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Ben SpencerJoe CokanasigaMax OjomohLouie HennesseyOllie LawrenceHenry ArundellLouis BIelle-Biarrey
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Ben Spencer has been passed fit to start for Bath (Getty)
Bath rugby have been given a significant fitness boost ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Begles with captain Ben Spencer able to start at scrum half.
Spencer had been touch and go to feature as he recovers from a shoulder injury sustained in the quarter-final win over Northampton, but has been cleared to play in his side’s first last-four tie for 20 years.
Backs Joe Cokanasiga and Max Ojomoh have been ruled out, though, with Wales international Louie Hennessey partnering Ollie Lawrence in midfield and Henry Arundell set for a head-to-head with fellow speedster Louis BIelle-Biarrey on the wing.
Thomas du Toit, used as an impact replacement in his last six games, is named to start on the tighthead as Bath bid to exploit the absence of Bordeaux Begles captain Jefferson Poirot, who is suspended.
The defending champions will also have to do without head coach Yannick Bru on the touchline as he serves a ban.
Q&A
What is the significance of Ben Spencer starting for Bath in the Champions Cup semi-final?
Ben Spencer's inclusion as captain is crucial for Bath, marking a significant boost in their chances as they aim for their first final in 20 years.
Which players are ruled out for Bath in the Champions Cup semi-final?
Joe Cokanasiga and Max Ojomoh have been ruled out due to injuries, impacting Bath's lineup.
Who will partner Ollie Lawrence in the midfield for Bath against Bordeaux Begles?
Louie Hennessey will partner Ollie Lawrence in the midfield for Bath in the upcoming semi-final.