Lock Josh McNally will skipper Bath Rugby as they kick off the new Premiership season against newly promoted Newcastle Falcons at the Recreation Ground in today’s early kick off (1230).

Mike Williams, Miles Reid and Zach Mercer come together in a new-look back row.

Cornwall's Fijian ace Josh Matavesi lines up against his former side.

A notable appearance on the bench sees Charlie Ewels retained from international duty.

Bath Rugby starting 15 Tom de Glanville 14 Ruaridh McConnochie 13 Cameron Redpath 12 Josh Matavesi 11 Joe Cokanasiga 10 Rhys Priestland 9 Ben Spencer 1 Lewis Boyce 2 Jack Walker 3 Henry Thomas 4 Josh McNally (capt) 5 Will Spencer 6 Mike Williams 7 Miles Reid 8 Zach Mercer

Ready on the bench 16 Ross Batty 17 Juan Schoeman 18 Christian Judge 19 Charlie Ewels 20 Josh Bayliss 21 Will Chudley 22 Max Clark 23 Semesa Rokoduguni