WORCESTER Warriors have made two changes to their side to take on Ealing Trailfinders in the Champ Rugby play-off semi-finals.
Matt Everard’s side suffered two narrow defeats against Ealing in the league this season, losing by a single point on the road in January.
Opponents Ealing comfortably finished top of the table after winning all 26 of their league matches this season.
Worcester make one change in the front row as Fraser Balmain starts at tighthead prop alongside 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 also start again, with Josh Bassett, Jake Garside and Louis Brown completing the starting XV in the back three.
On the bench, Finn Haynes and Come Joussain also come into the 23, where they’re joined by Livai Natave, Tim Hoyt, Thabo Ndimande, Will Lane, Tiff Eden, and Rory Taylor.
Worcester travel to Ealing on Saturday, May 23 with kick-off at 4pm at Trailfinders Sports Ground.
Worcester’s squad to play Ealing
Starting XV: Billy Keast, Austin Wallis, Fraser Balmain, Hallam Chapman, James Tyas, Tim Anstee, Matt Kvesic, Hugh Bokenham, Lloyd Williams, Will Reed, Josh Bassett, Billy Twelvetrees, Siva Naulago, Jake Garside, Louis Brown.
Replacements: Finn Haynes, Livai Natave, Tim Hoyt, Come Joussain, Thabo Ndimande, Will Lane, Tiff Eden, Rory Taylor.
