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Spencer returns but Bath missing Ojomoh & Cokanasiga
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Spencer returns but Bath missing Ojomoh & Cokanasiga

BBC Sport · May 1, 2026, 12:02 PM

Key takeaways

  • Spencer will be up against France international Lucu, who also captains his side, in a high-class scrum-half battle
  • Spencer has been suffering with a shoulder injury and hasn't played since 10 April's last-eight win over Northampton.
  • After South African Bernard van der Linde had ankle surgery to leave Tom Carr-Smith as the only senior specialist, Bath called teenager Isaac Mears into the senior squad to plug a potential hole at nine.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Spencer will be up against France international Lucu, who also captains his side, in a high-class scrum-half battle

BBC Sport rugby union news reporter Published12 minutes ago First-choice scrum-half Ben Spencer has recovered from injury to take his place in Bath's starting line-up as the English champions travel to holders Bordeaux-Begles in Sunday's highly anticipated Champions Cup semi-final.

Spencer has been suffering with a shoulder injury and hasn't played since 10 April's last-eight win over Northampton.

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