Summary

  • Tom Homer with four penalties for Bath

  • Sale's response from the boot of Danny Cipriani

  • Bath up to second with victory

  • Sharks remain seventh, eight points adrift of Bath

  1. The Premiership's shining lightpublished at 19:04 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2015

    Jack NowellImage source, Getty Images

    Another week, another opportunity for London Welsh to register their first victory of the season.

    The Exiles, who have lost 16 out of 16 in the Premiership since winning promotion last season, face Exeter Chiefs on Sunday, arguably the most successful Championship export of recent times.

    Rob Baxter's side, who have gone from strength to strength since coming up in 2010, are currently third in the top flight and homing in on their highest-ever finish.

    "Exeter Chiefs are a real shining light in terms of how they operate, both on and off the field," London Welsh assistant coach Matthew Ferguson told BBC Radio Oxford.

    "I think they're reaping the rewards this season of the building process of the last three or four years."

  2. View from the commentary boxpublished at 19:01 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2015

    Bath Commentary position

    BBC Radio Manchester's Nathan Middleton has sent us this lovely picture of a rather wooden looking commentary position at the Rec.

    You can listen to his commentary here, or if you prefer your West Country tones to a Northern soul, BBC Radio Bristol's commentary can be found in the Live Coverage tab at the top of this page.

  3. Lewington on England's radarpublished at 18:57 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2015

    Alex LewingtonImage source, Getty Images

    Speaking of players knocking on the England door, London Irish wing Alex Lewington is "certainly grabbing the attention of Stuart Lancaster", according to his club coach Glenn Delaney.

    The 23-year-old has scored two hat-tricks this season and is joint-second in the list of Premiership try scorers.

    "Alex has been doing really, really well, so they're clearly noticing players playing well who are England-qualified," Delaney told BBC Radio Berkshire. "I think he can be a much better player than simply playing in the Premiership."

    This year's Six Nations might be out of reach for Lewington, but does he have an outside shot of making the World Cup squad?

  4. Postpublished at 18:54 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2015

    While you take some time to ponder your next England XV, now seems as good a time as any to have a little look forward at the rest of this weekend's Premiership fixtures...

  5. Get involved #bbcrugbypublished at 18:51 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2015

    Of course, if you're tempted by that 'Other' option, the onus is very much on you to tell us exactly who would you like to see recalled.

    Is the Premiership's leading try scorer Thomas Waldrom worth a shout? How about Bath's Kyle Eastmond and Semesa Rokoduguni? Or should we have included Saracens winger Chris Ashton in our shortlist?

    Let us know using #bbcrugby on Twitter.

  6. Votepublished at 18:50 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2015

    As Stuart Lancaster's troops head into the final two rounds of fixtures looking to restore some pride - and perhaps even keep hopes of an unlikely title alive - we want to know what needs to give.

    So, which England player would you most like to see recalled to face Scotland in the Six Nations?

    We've given you eight players to choose from, so get voting now!

    The vote, which you can find on the right-hand side of the page (desktop) or via the tab at the top (mobile and tablet), will close at 21:15 GMT and you can click here to read our voting terms and conditions.

  7. The auditionpublished at 18:47 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2015

    Danny CiprianiImage source, Getty Images

    But where one door slams shut, another can be forced open.

    And the next audition begins tonight. Welcome to our coverage of Bath v Sale Sharks in the Premiership.

  8. A Sunday to forget for Englandpublished at 18:45 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2015

    Chris RobshawImage source, Getty Images

    A humbling defeat by an old rival; an examination of World Cup credentials unsuccessful; hopes of a Grand Slam dashed, for another year at least.

    Ireland 19-9 England.