Bath field strong team for Ulster friendly

Springbok Luke Watson has been immediately installed as Bath captain for their pre-season match against Heineken Cup group rivals Ulster at Ravenhill this evening (K.O. 7.30pm).

Watson will start at number eight in the middle of a superb back row completed by England's Lewis Moody and Scotland's Simon Taylor.

There is also a debut for out-half Sam Vesty in what is a very strong all-round side loaded with international experience.

BATH (v Ulster):

15. Nick Abendanon

14. Matt Carraro

13. Shontayne Hape

12. Olly Barkley

11. Tom Biggs

10. Sam Vesty

9. Michael Claassens

1. David Flatman

2. Ross Batty

3. Duncan Bell

4. Stuart Hooper

5. Danny Grewcock

6. Simon Taylor

7. Lewis Moody

8. Luke Watson (capt).

Replacements:

16. Lee Mears

17. Nathan Catt

18. David Wilson

19. Ben Skirving

20. Andy Beattie

21. Mark McMillan

22. Matt Banahan

23. Jack Cuthbert

24. Josh Ovens

25. Jacques Boussuge

26. David Barnes & Mark Lilley

27. Guy Mercer & Tom Cheeseman

28. Chris Cook & Paul Roberts