Worcester Warriors have been forced into a late change ahead of the Guinness Premiership clash with Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.
Australian full back Chris Latham has been ruled out of the game by illness and his place in the starting line-up is now taken by Calum MacRae.
Winger Marcel Garvey is called up to the replacements bench for Warriors in the north east.
Newcastle also make changes as Alex Tait is ruled out at full back and his spot is taken by Charlie Amesbury, with Tom Biggs coming onto the bench.
Warriors vs Newcastle Falcons
15 Calum MacRae
14 Rico Gear
13 Alex Grove
12 Sam Tuitupou
11 Miles Benjamin
10 Willie Walker
9 Ryan Powell
1 Callum Black
2 Aleki Lutui
3 Tevita Taumoepeau
4 Greg Rawlinson
5 Craig Gillies
6 Tom Wood
7 Jake Abbott
8 Pat Sanderson (c)
Replacements
16 Adam Black
17 Chris Fortey
18 Jack Gilding
19 Will Bowley
20 Netani Talei
21 Jonny Arr
22 George Crook
23 Marcel Garvey