Warriors name side for Champ semi-final

Worcester Warriors have made two changes to their side to take on Ealing Trailfinders in the Elior Champ Rugby Semi-Final.

The two meetings between the two sides have brought two narrow wins for Saturday’s hosts, with the Warriors losing January’s meeting by just a point.

One change comes in the front row with Fraser Balmain starting at tight-head prop, partnering Billy Keast and Austin Wallis.

Hallam Chapman and James Tyas continue in the second row with Tim Anstee and captain Matt Kvesic once again starting on the flanks.

The final change in the forward pack sees Hugh Bokenham come into the starting line-up at number eight after featuring off the bench last weekend against Chinnor.

Lloyd Williams and Will Reed continue their half-back partnership after Reed’s return to action last week.

In the centres, Billy Twelvetrees and Siva Naulago start again, with Josh Bassett, Jake Garside, and Louis Brown completing the starting fifteen in the back three.

On the bench – Finn Haynes and Côme Joussain come into the 23, where they’re joined by Livai Natave, Tim Hoyt, Thabo Ndimande, Will Lane, Tiff Eden, and Rory Taylor.

Warriors Team vs Ealing Trailfinders (A - Elior Champ Rugby SF) – 4PM, Sixways

15 Louis Brown, 14 Jake Garside, 13 Siva Naulago, 12 Billy Twelvetrees, 11 Josh Bassett, 10 Will Reed, 9 Lloyd Williams; 1 Billy Keast, 2 Austin Wallis, 3 Fraser Balmain, 4 Hallam Chapman, 5 James Tyas, 6 Tim Anstee, 7 Matt Kvesic ©, 8 Hugh Bokenham

16 Finn Haynes, 17 Livai Natave, 18 Tim Hoyt, 19 Côme Joussain, 20 Thabo Ndimande, 21 Will Lane, 22 Tiff Eden, 23 Rory Taylor