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RUGBY UNION - Worcester Warriors change six for trip to Chinnor

Aaron Sutcliffe 17th Apr, 2026 Updated: 17th Apr, 2026   0

WORCESTER Warriors have made six changes to their side ahead of a trip to Chinnor in Champ Rugby this weekend.

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

Billy Keast makes a first start since January at loosehead prop with Archie Vanes and Fraser Balmain completing the front-row.

Hallam Chapman continues in the second-row, where he’s joined by James Tyas.

The back-row remains unchanged with Tim Anstee, Matt Kvesic and Matt Rogerson completing the forward pack.

A double change at half-back sees Will Lane come in at scrum-half and Billy Twelvetrees at fly-half.




Twelvetrees makes his return for the first time since the start of January.

In the centres, Rory Taylor starts again alongside Alfie Garside.


Alfie’s brother Jake returns to the starting line-up on the wing, with Josh Bassett and Will Trewin rounding out the starting XV.

On the bench, Bath loanee Jasper Spandler returns to the matchday squad, with second-row Come Joussain also coming into the squad amongst the replacements.

The matchday squad is completed with Livai Natave, Cam Miell, Thabo Ndimande, Tiff Eden, Roma Zheng and Hugh Bokenham.

Worcester travel to Chinnor on Saturday, April 18 with kick-off at 3pm at Kingsey Road.

Worcester’s squad to play Chinnor

Starting XV: Billy Keast, Archie Vanes, Fraser Balmain, Hallam Chapman, James Tyas, Tim Anstee, Matt Kvesic, Matt Rogerson, Will Lane, Billy Twelvetrees, Josh Bassett, Rory Taylor, Alfie Garside, Jake Garside and Will Trewin.

Replacements: Jasper Spandler, Livai Natave, Cam Miell, Come Joussain, Thabo Ndimande, Tiff Eden, Roma Zheng, Hugh Bokenham.