Fly half Joe Carlisle has been given the nod to start this evening’s (Jan 14) Guinness A-League clash against Leeds Carnegie at West Park Leeds RUFC (7pm kick off).
In a reversal from last week’s win over table toppers Northampton, it will be Shane Drahm on the bench for tonight’s fixture. Drahm will be eager to make his mark on the game when given his chance, as Warriors look to keep up their pressure on the league leaders.
Young flanker James Collins will again lead the side after his magnificent performance last week – making up a strong back row including Jake Abbott and fit again Gavin Quinnell.
Warriors Academy boss Andrew Stanley has named an extremely tough side for the trip, that includes rejuvenated full back Lee Best, Mark Tucker, Tim Collier and Uche Odouza.
Worcester Warriors A-Team v Leeds Carnegie
15 BEST Lee
14 ODOUZA Uche
13 GROVE Alex
12 TUCKER Mark
11 FELLOWS Charlie
10 CARLISLE Joe
9 ARR Jonny
1 GILDING Jack
2 PAGE Jordan
3 BLACK Callum
4 COLLIER Tim
5 COX Matt
6 ABBOTT Jake
7 COLLINS James (Captain)
8 QUINNELL Gavin
Replacements from:
16 WRIGHT Scott
17 THOMAS Charley
18 MULLAN.Liam
19 STREATHER Tim
20 RUNCIMAN.Nick
21 DRAHM Shane
22 EVANS Greg
23 WHEATCROFT Tom
TONIGHTS GUINNESS A-LEAGUE CLASH AGAINST LEEDS HAS BEEN CALLED OFF DUE TO A WATER LOGGED PITCH. WATCH THE WEBSITE (www.wrfc.co.uk) FOR ANY RE-ARRANGED FIXTURE DATES AND NEWS.