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Bath's Freddie Burns switched to full-back for Exeter clash

By Owen Houlihan
Bath's Freddie Burns runs in to score their first try during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Recreation Ground, Bath. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday September 22, 2018. See PA story RUGBYU Bath. Photo credit should read: Paul H
Bath's Freddie Burns runs in to score their first try during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Recreation Ground, Bath. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday September 22, 2018. See PA story RUGBYU Bath. Photo credit should read: Paul H
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FREDDIE Burns has been switched to full-back as Bath prepare to face Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership at the Rec tomorrow night (7.45pm).

Burns moves into a back three which includes Semesa Rokoduguni and Joe Cokanasiga on the wings.

After making his return for Bath United last week, Cooper Vuna comes in at inside centre where he will partner Jackson Willison in the midfield.

Rhys Priestland captains the side at fly-half, with Max Green at scrum-half.

Nathan Catt, Tom Dunn and Henry Thomas form the front row, with Dave Attwood and Charlie Ewels behind them and Zach Mercer, Tom Ellis and Taulupe Faletau completing the pack.

Bath: 15. Freddie Burns, 14. Semesa Rokoduguni, 13. Jackson Willison, 12. Cooper Vuna, 11. Joe Cokanasiga, 10. Rhys Priestland (c), 9. Max Green, 1. Nathan Catt, 2. Tom Dunn, 3. Henry Thomas, 4. Dave Attwood, 5. Charlie Ewels, 6. Zach Mercer, 7. Tom Ellis, 8. Taulupe Faletau.

Replacements: 16. Jack Walker, 17. Jacques van Rooyen, 18. Anthony Perenise, 19. Elliott Stooke, 20. Josh Bayliss, 21. Chris Cook, 22. Max Wright, 23. Darren Atkins.

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