Worcester Warriors welcome back Dale Rasmussen for the Guinness Premiership clash with Sale Sharks – but Samoan team-mate Loki Crichton misses out through injury.
Rasmussen was rested for the two European Challenge Cup victories but returns at centre for the crunch top-flight clash at Sixways Stadium on Friday night (8pm kick-off).
Mark Tucker will play alongside Rasmussen with Crichton ruled out with a calf injury. Chris Pennell retains his place at full back after his impressive try scoring display against Montauban.
Warriors keep the same pack that recorded a five try victory last weekend with New Zealand international lock Greg Rawlinson handed a place on the bench.
There is also a place amongst the replacements for Dominic Feaunati with the Samoan back after being ruled out since early October.
Warriors v Sale Sharks
15 Chris Pennell
14 Thinus Delport
13 Dale Ramussen
12 Mark Tucker
11 Marcel Garvey
10 Shane Drahm
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 Matt Mullan
17 Chris Fortey
18 Greg Rawlinson
19 Kai Horstmann
20 Nick Runciman
21 Dominic Feaunati
22 Joe Carlisle