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RUGBY UNION - Worcester Warriors make four changes for home clash with Bedford Blues

Aaron Sutcliffe 10th Apr, 2026 Updated: 10th Apr, 2026   0

WORCESTER Warriors have made four changes to their side to take on Bedford Blues in a crunch Champ Rugby clash this weekend.

Warriors suffered defeat in the reverse fixture between the two sides back in December with Warriors out for revenge at Sixways Stadium.

Matt Everard has made two changes in the front row with Cam Miell and Fraser Balmain both returning to the matchday squad at prop, partnering Archie Vanes, who remains at hooker.

Hallam Chapman continues in the second row while Obinna Nkwocha shifts into the second row.

Nkwocha’s positional switch also allows Tim Anstee to return at blindside flanker as captain Matt Kvesic and Matt Rogerson complete the pack.

Lloyd Williams remains in the nine shirt for a third consecutive game, where this week he’s partnered by Tiff Eden, who moves from the centres.




Rory Taylor returns in the 12 shirt in the final change to the starting line-up, partnering James Short.

The back-three remains unchanged for a third game in a row with Josh Bassett, Siva Naulago and also Will Trewin completing the starting XV.


Amongst the replacements, Roma Zheng returns to the matchday squad with the rest of the bench made up of Austin Wallis, Livai Natave, Tim Hoyt, James Tyas, Thabo Ndimande, Jake Garside and Hugh Bokenham.

Worcester host Bedford on Saturday, April 11 with kick-off at 3pm at Sixways.

Worcester’s squad to play Bedford

Starting XV: Cam Miell, Archie Vanes, Fraser Balmain, Hallam Chapman, Obinna Nkwocha, Tim Anstee, Matt Kvesic, Matt Rogerson, Lloyd Williams, Tiff Eden, Josh Bassett, Rory Taylor, James Short, Siva Naulago and Will Trewin.

Replacements: Austin Wallis, Livai Natave, Tim Hoyt, James Tyas, Thabo Ndimande, Lloyd Williams, Chris Preen, Hugh Bokenham.