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RUGBY UNION - Worcester Warriors make one change for home game against Doncaster Knights

Aaron Sutcliffe 6th Feb, 2026 Updated: 6th Feb, 2026   0

WORCESTER Warriors have made a single change to their side ahead of the visit of Doncaster Knights this weekend.

Warriors returned to winning ways against Ampthill last time out as Matt Everard’s side claimed a seven-try victory.

The one change for the Warriors comes in the front-row where Livai Natave starts after featuring off the bench last weekend, partnering Austin Wallis and Fraser Balmain.

Last week’s try-scoring pair of Hallam Chapman and James Tyas continue their partnership in the second row.

And Tim Anstee, Thabo Ndimande and captain Matt Kvesic round off the forwards.

Will Lane and Will Reed both start again at scrum-half and fly-half respectively.




And centres Tom Hendrickson and last week’s try-scorer James Short also start again.

The back three of Josh Bassett, Juan González and Will Trewin complete the starting line-up.


Amongst the replacements, prop Callum Smyth is set for his Warriors debut after completing his return from injury.

Hooker Corey Lewis is also set for a debut off the bench after joining the club on a short-term deal this week.

Elsewhere, Khalik Kareem, Lloyd Williams and Rory Taylor return to the matchday squad with Ashley Challenger and Obinna Nkwocha completing the side.

Worcester host Doncaster on Saturday, February 7 with kick-off at 2.30pm at Sixways Stadium.

Worcester’s squad to play Doncaster

Starting XV: Livai Natave, Austin Wallis, Fraser Balmain, Hallam Chapman, James Tyas, Tim Anstee, Thabo Ndimande, Matt Kvesic, Will Lane, Will Reed, Josh Bassett, Tom Hendrickson, James Short, Juan Gonzalez, Will Trewin.

Replacements: Corey Lewis, Callum Smyth, Ashley Challenger, Obinna Nkwocha, Khalik Kareem, Lloyd Williams, Jake Garside, Rory Taylor.