Rob Fidler and Hottie Louw bring experience to the second row, and they are joined in the pack by Rob Hawkins at hooker and Jonny Faamatuianu at No 8, youngsters with plenty of game-time in the First XV under their belts. (Chris Goodman, originally named at No 8, has withdrawn through illness).

Former Bath prop Simon Emms, recently released by Northampton Saints, currently on trial, returns to the front row, where Ryan Wederall will also be looking to make an impression.

The half-back combination of Luke Cozens, who recently trained with the England U20s, and Italy scrum-half Pietro Travagli, will be looking to unleash Ian Davey and Matt Banahan on the wings.

The squad in full:

15. Jack Cuthbert
14. Matt Banahan
13. George Hughes
12. Louis Messer
11. Ian Davey
10. Luke Cozens
9. Pietro Travagli
1. Simon Emms
2. Rob Hawkins
3. Ryan Wederall
4. Rob Fidler
5. Hottie Louw
6. Jamie Miller
7. Jack Bentall
8. Jonny Faamatuainu

Replacements: Laurence Ovens, Mark Lilley, Mike Myerscough, Adrian Griffiths, Sam Alford, Scott Simmons, Charlie Perry.

Monday 12th February: Gloucester ‘A’ v Bath United, Kingsholm, kick-off 7:30pm