Head coach Richard Cockerill makes three other changes to his starting line-up following last week’s home win over Newcastle Falcons.
Richard Blaze and Jordan Crane are named in the forward pack and scrum-half James Grindal makes his first appearance for the club since his return to Welford Road this summer.
Prop Boris Stankovich and centre Dan Hipkiss also return after injury and have been named among the replacements.
“Nine points from three games is a solid start to the season, especially when we have been missing some key players,” said Cockerill.
“All of the guys in the squad have stood up well to get us into that position and I have nothing but praise for the players for their efforts so far.
“Now we have a few more players back from injury which allows us to select from some extra options, which is always a good position to be in.
“Bath had a good win at Sale Sharks last weekend and we have great respect for them. I’m sure it will be a typical, traditional Bath-Leicester game.”
Leicester Tigers (v Bath Rugby, Recreation Ground, Saturday 6.05pm)
15 Geordan Murphy (captain)
14 Scott Hamilton
13 Anthony Allen
12 Aaron Mauger
11 Johne Murphy
10 Jeremy Staunton
9 James Grindal
1 Marcos Ayerza
2 Mefin Davies
3 Julian White
4 Richard Blaze
5 Ben Kay
6 Craig Newby
7 Lewis Moody
8 Jordan Crane
Replacements
16 Joe Duffey
17 Martin Castrogiovanni
18 Boris Stankovich
19 Geoff Parling
20 Brett Deacon
21 Ben Youngs
22 Dan Hipkiss
23 Matt Smith
