New half-back pairing for Warriors at Quins

Scrum half Ryan Powell and fly half James Brown are both given starts as Worcester Warriors make four changes for the Guinness Premiership clash against Harlequins at The Stoop on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).

Ryan Powell replaces namesake Matt Powell and Brown comes in for Loki Crichton as Warriors hunt a first away win in the league this campaign.

Director of Rugby Mike Ruddock also hands a recall to Drew Hickey who takes the place of Tom Wood in the back row.


However, prop Darren Morris is ruled out with a stinger injury and his place in the front row goes to Tony Windo who will make his first league start since October.


Youngster Callum Black misses the game with a shoulder injury and his spot on the bench goes to Shaun Ruwers, who signed a new two-year deal this week. Wing Marcel Garvey is also named among the replacements.


Warriors v Harlequins


15 Thinus Delport
14 Rico Gear
13 Dale Rasmussen
12 Sam Tuitupou
11 Miles Benjamin
10 James Brown
9 Ryan Powell


1 Tony Windo
2 Aleki Lutui
3 Tevita Taumoepeau
4 Greg Rawlinson
5 Craig Gillies
6 Drew Hickey
7 Pat Sanderson (c)
8 Kai Horstmann


16 Shaun Ruwers
17 Matt Mullan
18 Will Bowley
19 Netani Talei
20 Matt Powell
21 Loki Crichton
22 Marcel Garvey


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