The entire Bath Rugby squad will be sent to a Wiltshire Army barracks today as head coach Steve Meehan seeks to spice up his side's training regime.

Bath have this weekend off in the Guinness Premiership and, depending on how other results go, could be without a game the following week too.

Meehan believes that "boredom" at training during such a break is the biggest threat to his in-form side – but today's session is likely to be anything but tedious.

Forty-four players from Bath's first-team squad and Academy are travelling to Battlesbury Barracks in Warminster where they will have a leadership development day under the watchful eye of Captain Paddy Dennien of the 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment.

Weapon-handling, battlefield first aid and the basics of launching a military attack will be on the agenda, as will a ride in a Warrior attack vehicle.

"The Bath players will receive a broad spectrum of team-building, physically demanding and mentally stimulating training, all focused on fostering trust and teamwork," said Capt Dennien.

"The day will be enjoyable and allow the players an opportunity to experience the type of training infantry soldiers undertake. It will also give them the chance to speak to soldiers who have recently returned from Afghanistan about the challenges and demands they faced there."