Hape's try gave Bradford renewed hope but an inexcusable knock-on by Paul Sykes straight from the restart put Bradford back in trouble.

BBC: Bradford 26-40 Leeds

It will also be scrum-half Youngs' first start in the Six Nations and Hape's first appearance in the tournament.

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Banahan will form an all-Bath midfield pairing with Shontayne Hape, whom he partnered in Bath's first game of the season at Leeds, when he played at 12, but the two have subsequently shared the 13 jersey.

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