Giant lock Tim Collier will lead Worcester Warriors when they face Leeds Carnegie in a Guinness A League clash at Sixways on Monday night (kick-off 7.30pm).
Collier is joined by Graham Kitchener in the second row as second placed Warriors look to keep the heat on league leaders Northampton.
Warriors, who are currently two points behind Newcastle Falcons and seven points behind leaders Northampton with a game in hand in the Northern Conference, name Shane Drahm, Aisea Havili, Lee Best, Mark Tucker and Marcel Garvey in a vastly experienced back division.
Gavin Quinnell is teamed up with Paula Hevea and Jake Abbott in an exciting back row combination.
Academy manager Andrew Stanley said: “We’re fortunate that we can announce a strong an experienced side which is testament to the club support of the A league and the value that we place on it.
“Leeds are always a close and committed group with a strong academy influence having produced so many of their own players, very much like ourselves in recent times.
“We need to produce a performance that recognises that if we have aspirations of giving ourselves the opportunity to challenge Northampton for top spot.
“We have been delighted with the crowds we have been getting for A games this season, it makes such a difference, and I hope they turn out in force again on Monday to give us the wonderful backing they have so far.”
* Entrance to the Guinness A League is £3 for adults and free for juniors. Debenture and season ticket holders gain admittance for free.
Warriors v Leeds Carnegie
15 Lee Best
14 Aisea Havili
13 Alex Grove
12 Mark Tucker
11 Marcel Garvey
10 Shane Drahm
9 Nick Runciman
1 Callum Black
2 Jordan Page
3 Shaun Ruwers
4 Tim Collier (c)
5 Graham Kitchener
6 Gavin Quinnell
7 Paula Havea
8 Jake Abbott
16 Scott Wright
17 Jack Gilding
18 TBC
19 Matt Cox
20 Will Runciman/Jonny Arr
21 Greg Evans
22 Tom Wheatcroft