Boost for Scotland as Cameron Repdath returns for Bath

The centre underwent surgery on a long-standing shoulder injury over the summer but has been named on the bench by Johann van Graan. 

Redpath could link up with Scotland team-mate Finn Russell in the Bath midfield, with Scotland's co-captain selected at fly-half by van Graan.

Redpath's return comes as a timely boost to Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend, with fellow international midfielders Matt Currie, Mark Bennett and Stafford McDowall all currently sidelined. 

The 24-year-old, who was instrumental in Bath's run to the Premiership final last season, will now hope to catch Townsend's eye ahead of the Autumn Nations Series and add to his 14 international caps. 

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Elsewhere in the Gallagher Premiership this weekend, Scotland pair Gus Warr and Arron Reed start for Sale Sharks against Gloucester, whose side includes Chris Harris. 

Arron Reed and Gus Warr both start for Sale Sharks this weekend (Image: Getty Images) Rory Hutchinson lines up in the number 12 jersey for champions Northampton, with Scotland hooker Robbie Smith among the Saints' replacements as they host Harlequins, who have Scot Cameron Anderson on the bench. 

Leicester hand a start to Scotland cap Will Hurd for their trip to Newcastle Falcons on Saturday, but the hosts have a Scotland prop of their own in their ranks, with Murray McCallum on the bench. Former Glasgow lock Kiran McDonald starts at lock for Steve Diamond's Falcons. 

Saracens, whose second string 'Storm' side face Edinburgh 'A' tonight at StoneX Stadium, name Andy Onyeama-Christie on the bench as they host Exeter, while Scottish-qualified Fergus Burke again starts at fly-half.