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Guy Mercer in action for Bath in the Aviva Premiership

Ospreys have signed Bath flanker Guy Mercer on loan for the 2017-18 season.

The 27-year-old former captain has played 123 games since joining Premiership side Bath in 2010.

He has been signed in time for the start of the Pro14 season on Saturday (2 September) when Ospreys play Zebre at Swansea's Liberty Stadium.

"This is a great opportunity for Guy to get some regular rugby under his belt. We'd like to wish him all the best," said Bath coach Todd Blackadder.