Bath's 'best trainer' set for seasonal debut

Max Ojomoh is in line to make his first appearance of the season for Bath after recovering from the foot injury he sustained in the pre-season friendly against Ealing Trailfinders.

The centre was selected in the wider England A squad for last Sunday’s match against Australia A but didn’t make the final matchday 23.

However, the 24-year-old, who England A and Bath attack coach Lee Blackett said had been Bath’s “best trainer” in pre-season, is set to get a run out this weekend as the blue, black and whites look to make it three Premiership Cup wins out of three at Bedford.

Andy Robinson, who has been lead coach for the Premiership Cup campaign, confirmed Ojomoh was available for selection.

“He’s coming into the mix for this weekend. He’s trained really well. I concur with what Lee has said,” the former England player and coach said.

“You  can really see him maturing as a person and he’s got a real confidence about the skillset that he has got and he’s applying that really well.”

Ojomoh, the son of Bath and England legend Steve, made 13 appearances in Bath’s run to the Premiership final, starting 11 of the games.

His absence has given opportunities to Will Butt and Wales U20 star Louie Hennessey, and while Butt especially has caught the eye with his form, having Ojomoh back will be a big plus for Johann van Graan.