Ben Spencer is back in Bath Rugby colors, and his first appearance of the season comes against the reigning EPCR Challenge Cup champions.

The Bath captain returns from shoulder surgery Saturday, Oct. 17, when Montpellier Herault Rugby visits The Rec for the opening round of the 2026-27 Investec Champions Cup. Spencer partners Finn Russell at halfback, while Montpellier counters with Scotland internationals Stuart Hogg, Adam Hastings and Ali Price.

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Bath is looking to rebound from a 71-48 Gallagher PREM defeat to Northampton Saints, with Will Jeanes and Charlie Griffin set for their European debuts. Montpellier captain Lenni Nouchi leads a side featuring Billy Vunipola among the replacements.

Here are the confirmed lineups, kickoff details and how to watch.

Bath vs. Montpellier Kickoff Time

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026

• Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET

• Venue: The Rec, Bath, England

• Competition: Investec Champions Cup, Round 1

• Pool: 4

How To Watch Bath vs. Montpellier

Bath Rugby vs. Montpellier Hérault Rugby will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 17. Fans can watch live or on demand with a FloRugby subscription.

Bath Rugby Starting Lineup vs. Montpellier

1. Beno Obano

2. Tom Dunn

3. Will Stuart

4. Will Jeanes

5. Charlie Ewels

6. Ted Hill

7. Guy Pepper

8. Arthur Green

9. Ben Spencer (c)

10. Finn Russell

11. Charlie Griffin

12. Max Ojomoh

13. Ollie Lawrence

14. Joe Cokanasiga

15. Santi Carreras

Bath Replacements

16. Dan Frost

17. Scott Kirk

18. Archie Griffin

19. Ewan Richards

20. Josh Bayliss

21. Bernard van der Linde

22. Cameron Redpath

23. Kepueli Tuipulotu

Montpellier Hérault Rugby Starting Lineup vs. Bath

1. Reda Wardi

2. Lyam Akrab

3. Wilfrid Hounkpatin

4. Ruben van Heerden

5. Bastien Chalureau

6. Yacouba Camara

7. Alex Becognee

8. Lenni Nouchi (c)

9. Ali Price

10. Adam Hastings

11. Donovan Taofifenua

12. Justo Piccardo

13. Lennox Anyanwu

14. Dimitri Delibes

15. Stuart Hogg

Montpellier Replacements

16. Ricky Riccitelli

17. Luca Tabarot

18. Valentin Welsch

19. Adam Beard

20. Tyler DuGuid

21. Billy Vunipola

22. Sebastien Bezy

23. Jon Echegaray

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