Ben Spencer to miss start of Bath's 2026-27 season after surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:49 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bath captain Ben Spencer will not be available at the start of the 2026-27 Premiership season due to shoulder surgery. The 34-year-old, who recently appeared in a match for England against Argentina, is expected to return later in autumn. In addition to Spencer, several teammates have undergone shoulder procedures, but are set to begin the season, including Will Stuart and Jaco Coetzee. Bath opens its season at Harlequins on September 25.
- •Ben Spencer will miss initial weeks of the season after shoulder surgery.
- •Spencer recently played for England in the Nations Championship.
- •Bath begins its season against Harlequins on September 25.
- •Will Stuart and Jaco Coetzee are also expected to return for the campaign.
- •Several teammates have undergone shoulder surgeries but will be available.
- 1:49 PMYahoo Sports — Spencer to miss start of Bath's season after surgery
"Bath captain Ben Spencer will miss the start of the 2026-27 season but Will Stuart and Jaco Coetzee among those returning.
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