BATH director of rugby Todd Blackadder has confirmed that England three-quarter Anthony Watson has broken his jaw while at an England training camp.

Watson is likely to miss England's autumn internationals because of the injury sustained ta the national squad's get-together this week.

Blackadder said: "Anthony Watson broke his jaw in the England training camp earlier this week.

"It’s too early for a full medical prognosis on how long he’ll be out for, but it’s likely he’ll miss the Autumn Internationals.

"He’s in great hands with our medical team, and we look forward to seeing him back on the pitch when he’s ready.”

Bath have made seven changes to the side to face Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership at the Rec tomorrow night (7.45pm).

Jonathan Joseph, Dave Attwood and Zach Mercer return into the starting line-up and club captain Guy Mercer and Adam Hastings feature on the bench.

Tom Homer retains his place at full-back with Semesa Rokoduguni on the right wing.

Joseph makes his return to the side to partner Matt Banahan in the centres, with Aled Brew shifting to the left wing.

George Ford, who will once again co-captain the side with Matt Garvey, continues his partnership with Kahn Fotuali’i in the half backs.

The front row from last weekend’s derby win against Gloucester is unchanged, with Nathan Catt, Tom Dunn and Henry Thomas packing down.

Attwood comes back into the starting line-up and partners Elliott Stooke in the second row, with Zach Mercer starting at number eight. Garvey and Tom Ellis continue on the flanks.

Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder said: “Obviously it’s great to have JJ back in the mix – he’s an exciting, dynamic player who offers us a real attacking platform.

"It means that Aled can shift out to the wing, his more natural position, so we’re looking forward to seeing how he goes.

"Zach Mercer has performed really well when he’s had the chance this season, and deserves his start, and we’re thrilled that Guy Mercer is back in the matchday squad.

“Sale have been in great form, and we know they are a tough side to beat. We’ve had a good week’s preparation, and hopefully we’ll be able to put that into the game tomorrow night and end this block of Premiership games in a good place.''

Bath: 15. Tom Homer, 14. Semesa Rokoduguni, 13. Jonathan Joseph, 12. Matt Banahan, 11. Aled Brew, 10. George Ford (co-captain), 9. Kahn Fotuali’i, 1. Nathan Catt, 2. Tom Dunn, 3. Henry Thomas, 4. Elliott Stooke, 5. Dave Attwood, 6. Matt Garvey (co-captain), 7. Tom Ellis, 8. Zach Mercer.

Replacements: 16. Ross Batty, 17. Nick Auterac, 18. Kane Palma-Newport, 19. Charlie Ewels, 20. Guy Mercer, 21. Chris Cook, 22. Adam Hastings, 23. Jeff Williams.