New signing Netani Talei will make his Warriors first team debut in the EDF Energy Cup as one of four changes for the clash with Harlequins (kick-off 3pm).
Director of Rugby Mike Ruddock hands the Fijian international, fresh from his World Cup exploits and try-scoring debut in the Guinness A League on Monday, the No.8 shirt as part of a changed back row.
Talei replaces Gavin Quinnell, who moves to the bench, with Kai Horstmann ruled out with a knee injury. Rising star Tom Wood returns to the starting line-up and joins skipper Pat Sanderson in the back row.
Loki Crichton moves to full back with James Brown handed the fly half jersey.
Matt Powell comes in at scrum half with namesake Ryan Powell ruled out for six weeks with a broken metatarsal in his left foot. Nick Runciman steps up to the bench and is joined by Chris Pennell who returns to full fitness after a rib injury.
“We have made some adjustments this week and we feel it will work for us,” said Ruddock. “We have selected a battle hardened and senior team to get out there and try and restore our reputation.
“We have also made some changes with Tom Wood deservedly given an opportunity, he started the season brightly and has played very well for the A team, he is a fine young prospect.”
Warriors v Harlequins
15 Loki Crichton
14 Thinus Delport
13 Dale Rasmussen
12 Mark Tucker
11 Marcel Garvey
10 James Brown
9 Matt Powell
1 Darren Morris
2 Aleki Lutui
3 Tevita Taumoepeau
4 Phil Murphy
5 Craig Gillies
6 Tom Wood
7 Pat Sanderson (c)
8 Netani Talei
16 Tony Windo
17 Chris Fortey
18 Will Bowley
19 Gavin Quinnell
20 Nick Runciman
21 Chris Pennell
22 Miles Benjamin