FRANCOIS Louw will make his 100th appearance for Bath against Saracens at Allianz Park on Sunday (3pm).

The South African international, who joined the club in 2011, will co-captain the team at openside flanker with Tom Ellis and Taulupe Faletau completing the back row.

Following his injury absence, Matt Banahan returns on the left wing, whilst top try scorer Semesa Rokoduguni continues on the right wing.

Anthony Watson and Jonathan Joseph, who helped guide England to the RBS Six Nations title return to the starting line-up at fullback and outside centre respectively.

Joseph will be joined in the midfield by Ben Tapuai, with the Australian at inside centre.

George Ford also returns at fly-half, with the influential Kahn Fotuali’i completing the half-back pairing.

Nathan Catt, Ross Batty and Max Lahiff will form the front row against the reigning Aviva Premiership champions with Luke Charteris and Charlie Ewels, who form the second row partnership.

Hooker Chris Brooker could make his first appearance from the replacements bench since joining on loan from Bristol.

Bath: 15. Anthony Watson, 14. Semesa Rokoduguni, 13. Jonathan Joseph, 12. Ben Tapuai, 11. Matt Banahan, 10. George Ford (co-capt), 9. Kahn Fotuali’i, 1. Nathan Catt, 2. Ross Batty, 3. Max Lahiff, 4. Charlie Ewels, 5. Luke Charteris, 6. Tom Ellis, 7. Francois Louw (co-capt), 8. Taulupe Faletau.

Replacements: 16. Chris Brooker, 17. Beno Obano, 18. Kane Palma-Newport, 19. Elliott Stooke, 20. Paul Grant, 21. Chris Cook, 22. Adam Hastings, 23. Jack Wilson.