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Bath Rugby Host Bristol Bears in Premiership Semi-Final as Treble Bid Looms

A dominant league campaign capped by two cup victories has left Bath well rested for Friday’s semi-final.

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Bristol have already beaten Bath twice this season, including at The Rec in October
Sione Tuipulotu has only recently recovered from a pectoral injury (Photo: Getty)
Questions also hang over Finn Russell's place in the starting XV (Photo: Getty)

Overview

  • Bath secured top spot in the Gallagher Premiership with three rounds to spare and rested their first-choice squad ahead of the play-offs.
  • The West Country side have already won the Premiership Rugby Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup this season and are now pursuing a third title.
  • Bristol Bears rebounded from a 52-26 victory over Harlequins but devoted the week to recovery after a physically demanding fixture.
  • Bill Mata is doubtful for Friday’s match with a knock and hooker Joe Owen is set to miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury.
  • Team line-ups will be confirmed at midday Thursday ahead of the 7.45pm kick-off at the Recreation Ground.