Harden returns as Gloucester welcome Bath to Kingsholm

It's a much changed Gloucester line up from the one that started at Northampton Saints last Saturday, with only half a dozen players retained - Ryan Mills, Shane Monahan, Tim Molenaar, Lua Lokotui, Peter Buxton and Andy Hazell.

Gloucester can't make the semi final stages after last week's defeat, but are looking for a strong performance to build momentum ahead of next week's return to Aviva Premiership action.

And, according to Forwards Coach Carl Hogg, there's no such thing as a dead rubber against Bath.

"They're very special fixtures, Gloucester vs Bath, whether it's at Kingsholm or the Rec. There's a traditional local rivalry, a unique occasion, and we're looking forward to it.

"Mathematically, we can't make it through, but Bath have plenty to play for and I'm sure they'll bring a strong side up to Kingsholm.

"But we'll pick a side that will springboard us into next week, and the Premiership fixture against Northampton. We also want to put in a big performance in front of our own supporters. It's a very important game for us."

Gloucester Rugby:

Rob Cook; Charlie Sharples, Mike Tindall (capt), Tim Molenaar, Shane Monahan; Ryan Mills, Jimmy Cowan; Dan Murphy, Huia Edmonds, Rupert Harden; Tom Savage, Lua Lokotui; Peter Buxton, Andy Hazell, Sione Kalamafoni

Replacements:

Darren Dawidiuk, Yann Thomas, Tom Heard, Akapusi Qera, Gareth Evans, Dan Robson, Billy Burns, Martyn Thomas