Mike Ruddock makes a number of changes to his starting line-up as Worcester Warriors launch the club’s Amlin Challenge Cup campaign against Montpellier at Sixways Stadium on Thursday (kick-off 7.45pm).
Wing Marcel Garvey returns to the back division after missing the trip to Leicester Tigers and a new centre partnership will see New Zealander Rico Gear and Dale Rasmussen paired together.
Scrum half Jonny Arr is given his first start of the season while Alex Grove and Sam Tuitupou are rested for the match.
A new look front row will give Shaun Ruwers a first start of the campaign with Aleki Lutui and Matt Mullan restored to the starting line-up after coming on the bench at Tigers.
Locks Graham Kitchener and Will Bowley are paired in the second row for the game against the French Top 14 outfit, with Pat Sanderson skippering the team from the back row.
Tickets remain on sale for the game at Sixways Stadium. For further information call 01905 454183 or visit the online Box Office at www.warriors.co.uk
Warriors v Montpellier
15 Chris Latham
14 Marcel Garvey
13 Rico Gear
12 Dale Rasmussen
11 Miles Benjamin
10 Willie Walker
9 Jonny Arr
1 Matt Mullan
2 Aleki Lutui
3 Shaun Ruwers
4 Will Bowley
5 Graham Kitchener
6 Tom Wood
7 Pat Sanderson (c)
8 Netani Talei
Replacements
16 Adam Black
17 Jordan Page
18 Tevita Taumoepeau
19 Craig Gillies
20 Matt Cox
21 Ryan Powell
22 Joe Carlisle
23 Greg King