Warriors make four changes for visit of Nottingham

Worcester Warriors make four changes to the starting line-up to take on Nottingham at Sixways on Saturday afternoon.

Huw Taylor makes his first start since his return to Sixways in the second-row where he partners Hallam Chapman.

Thabo Ndimande comes into the back-row which shifts captain Matt Kvesic to number eight with Tim Anstee once again starting.

The Warriors front-row remains unchanged from the victory at Caldy - with Billy Keast, Will Biggs and Ashley Challenger all remaining in the starting line-up.

Heading into the backs, Lloyd Williams comes into the starting line-up at scrum-half where he partners Tiff Eden at 10.

After his first appearance for Warriors last weekend, Rory Taylor once again starts at inside centre with Tom Seabrook lining up alongside him.

The final change to the starting line-up sees Juan González return from international duty with Uruguay to start on the wing with Jake Garside and Louis Brown completing the back three.

Prop Harry Olding is set for his Warriors debut off the bench after joining the club on a short-term loan from Super Rygbi Cymru side Bridgend Ravens.

Olding is joined on the bench by Austin Wallis, Finn Haynes, Owain Evans, Khalik Kareem, Will Lane, Will Reed and Will Trewin.

Speaking ahead of the game, ever present flanker Tim Anstee said – “It's a really big game for us - I mean, they're at the top end of the table as well, so it's a big clash for both teams.”

“We'll really respect them this weekend, they play an exciting brand of rugby as well - so that's gonna be exciting for the fans, and it's so fun to play against, so yeah looking forward to the weekend.”

Warriors Team vs Nottingham (H – Champ Rugby Rd 7) – 5PM, Sixways

15 Louis Brown, 14 Jake Garside, 13 Tom Seabrook, 12 Rory Taylor, 11 Juan González, 10 Tiff Eden, 9 Lloyd Williams; 1 Billy Keast, 2 Will Biggs, 3 Ashley Challenger, 4 Hallam Chapman, 5 Huw Taylor, 6 Tim Anstee, 7 Thabo Ndimande, 8 Matt Kvesic ©

16 Austin Wallis, 17 Harry Olding, 18 Finn Haynes, 19 Owain Evans, 20 Khalik Kareem, 21 Will Lane, 22 Will Reed, 23 Will Trewin

A reminder that the England vs New Zealand game will be streamed live in the EBC Fanzone, the marquee, Scrum Club & The Clubhouse before the Warriors kick-off!

Please make sure to take extra care and time on your journey to the ground due to the adverse weather forecast.