WORCESTER Warriors have named their squad for their ‘Community Day’ game against Hartpury on the club’s return to action this weekend.
Warriors last took to the pitch against Ealing Trailfinders on January 3 as Worcester suffered a cruel 34-33 defeat against the unbeaten league leaders.
And Matt Everard has made five changes for the fixture against Hartpury which also marks ‘Warriors Community Day’.
The squad will wear socks from their first clubs, a community club special to them or local community clubs from the area.
Both Will Trewin and Jake Garside return to the back-three, partnering Josh Bassett, who starts again after a try-scoring debut against Ealing three weeks ago.
In the centres with Tom Hendrickson starts alongside Rory Taylor, who makes his first appearance since featuring against Cornish Pirates at the start of December.
Lloyd Williams and Will Reed once again line-up together at scrum-half and fly-half for a fourth consecutive game.
In the forwards, Billy Keast, Austin Wallis and Tim Hoyt continue their front-row partnership.
Obinna Nkwocha also starts again while Hallam Chapman returns to the starting line-up in the final change to the starting XV.
Khalik Kareem, captain Matt Kvesic and the ever-present Tim Anstee complete the starting line-up in the back row.
In the replacements, Archie Vanes and Siva Naulago could make their Warriors debuts with both last taking to the pitch against Bath in pre-season.
Elsewhere on the bench, Fraser Balmain and James Tyas also return with Livai Natave, Thabo Ndimande, Will Lane, and Tiff Eden completing the 23-man squad.
Worcester host Hartpury on Saturday, January 24 with kick-off at 2pm at Sixways Stadium.
Worcester’s squad to play Hartpury
Starting XV: Billy Keast, Austin Wallis, Tim Hoyt, Hallam Chapman, Obinna Nkwocha, Tim Anstee, Matt Kvesic, Khalik Kareem, Lloyd Williams, Will Reed, Josh Bassett, Rory Taylor, Tom Hendrickson, Jake Garside, Will Trewin.
Replacements: Archie Vanes, Livai Natave, Fraser Balmain, James Tyas, Thabo Ndimande, Will Lane, Tiff Eden, Siva Naulago.
