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Spencer returns for Bath Bordeaux semi

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Ben Spencer returns from a shoulder injury to feature in Bath's Champions Cup semi-final against holders Bordeaux-Begles, ending his absence since April's win over Northampton. Bath faces selection challenges with Max Ojomoh and Joe Cokanasiga ruled out, forcing reshuffles in the backline with Louie Hennessey moving to midfield while Henry Arundell switches to an unfamiliar right wing position.

Bordeaux-Begles boast Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who has scored 28 tries in 26 appearances this season, including four against England in the Six Nations. The French side also have 23-stone Ben Tameifuna on the bench to strengthen their set-piece. Bath reaches this stage for the first time in 20 years since their 2006 defeat to Biarritz, making this their most significant European appearance in two decades.

Andrew Porter returns for Leinster's semi-final against Toulon, but Tadhg Furlong misses out after injury, forcing Tom Clarkson into the front row. Toulon counters with former England prop Kyle Sinckler and Scotland scrum-half Ben White in their lineup. The winners will meet in the final on May 23 at Bilbao's San Mames stadium, with European rugby's top prize at stake.