Big World Cup Game

Ross Moriarty returns from his World Cup sojourn with Wales and he's the only change to the side which hosts Worcester on World Cup Final day ....

The All Antipodean Affair means there will be plenty of home international talent on show but the 2.00 kick of is a bit problematic for the ordinary supporter.

Those who can benefit from being able to watch the screens in the ground will have a wonderful afternoon but not everyone can take advanatge. That may be the reason that  Gloucs have extended the early bird discount of £5 per ticket until 8pm  on Friday night.

One assumes tickets have been slower than usual despite it being a derby. As it is a local affair perhaps a 1.00 p.m kick off may have been more attractive to give supporters to get to a TV.

The Kingsholm game is an attractive one. Warriors have Saints scalp already this season and we can take a clot of comfort from the narrow defeat by Sarries last week - a game where we had the chances to win.

Gloucs: Charlie Sharples; David Halaifonua, Billy Twelvetrees (capt), Bill Meakes, Jonny May; James Hook, Willi Heinz; Paddy McAllister, Richard Hibbard, John Afoa; Tom Savage, Sione Kalamafoni; Ross Moriarty, Matt Kvesic, Ben Morgan

Reps: Chris Brooker, Yann Thomas, Paul Doran-Jones, Elliott Stooke, Jacob Rowan, Callum Braley, Billy Burns, Henry Purdy.

Warriors give a first start to Fijian lock Tevita Cavubati.

Warriors: Chris Pennell: Tom Biggs, Wynand Olivier, Ryan Mills, Cooper Vuna, Tom Heathcote, Jonny Arr, Na'ama Leleimalefaga, Niall Annett, Nick Schonert, Donncha O'Callaghan, Tevita Cavubati, Phil Dowson, Marco Mama, GJ van Velze (capt).

Reps: Dan George, Val Rapava Ruskin, Joe Rees, Darren Barry, Matt Cox, Charlie Mulchrone, Ryan Lamb, Ben Howard.