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Hopefully, the sun will be shining for The Clash at Twickenham between Bath Rugby and Bristol Bears.

If not, a special West Country touch could end up being a bit soggy.

Bath will be applying to the RFU to install hay-bale seating at the national stadium for the West Country derby next April 6.

The club want to install the bales instead of the regular green plastic seats in a section of the lower tier as a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the West Country farmer stereotype.

Allocated, larger "tractor parking spaces" are also planned for the car park.

Tickets for the Premiership match are on sale, however the hay-bale seating is not available to book.

If approved by the RFU, it would come down to luck of the draw whether a spectator gets to sit on one of the 200 bales. Tractor parking can be requested, subject to demand.

If confirmed as playing again, The Wurzels would surely approve of the extra touches at the now annual event.

(Image: Patrick Khachfe/Onside Images)

Vicki Smith, Bath Rugby’s marketing director, said: "To highlight this historic rivalry, which turns 130 years old this week, we’re bringing the best of the West Country to the home of England rugby.

"Installing hay-bale seating and larger parking spaces for tractors is a perfectly light-hearted way of bringing the spirit of the South West to life.

"Tickets are already selling fast, so I encourage anyone who wants an enjoyable, West Country-themed day out with rugby at its heart to get theirs now and - who knows - you may be cheering your team on from the comfort of a hay bale."

The past two seasons, more than 61,000 supporters watched Bath v Leicester Tigers in The Clash at the home of England Rugby.

(Image: Patrick Khacfhe/Onside Images)

As well as West Country food and drink, such as Thatchers cider and Bath Ales, and the Wurzels, there will also be Q&As with former Bath Rugby players.

Gates open for the pre-match entertainment at noon and the game will kick off at 3pm. Tickets start at £15 for adults and £5 for children

Tickets can be bought here: bathrugby.com/theclash.