Worcester got off to an impressive start in the LV= Cup as they overpowered a much-changed Newcastle side 32-6 at Sixways.
Worcester will be boosted by the return of Marcel Garvey and Australia full-back Chris Latham for the visit of Newcastle on Saturday.
Newcastle Falcons dug in for a 14-3 win over Worcester Warriors in difficult conditions at Kingston Park.
The Premiership may be under attack about its quailty but Stuart is hoping to see some flair from England.
Newcastle boss Steve Bates believes the importance of his side's 14-3 win over Worcester cannot be overestimated.
Newcastle director of rugby Steve Bates is expecting a "real contest" when his side clash with Worcester Warriors.

England 9-18 Australia - Highlights
Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Davies
Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Robshaw
Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Owens
England 9-18 Australia - Wilkinson & Moody
England 9-18 Australia - Johnson
England 9-18 Australia - Giteau
England 9-18 Australia - Genia & Ashley-Cooper
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Newcastle Falcons | |
| Sunday 22nd November | |
| Guinness Premiership | |
| 15:00 | London Irish vs Newcastle |
| Friday 27th November | |
| 20:00 | Newcastle vs Northampton |
| Saturday 5th December | |
| 15:00 | Gloucester vs Newcastle |
| Sunday 27th December | |
| 15:00 | Newcastle vs Leeds Carnegie |
| Sunday 3rd January | |
| 15:00 | Wasps vs Newcastle |
| Sunday 10th January | |
| 15:00 | Newcastle vs Gloucester |
| Saturday 13th February | |
| 15:00 | Northampton vs Newcastle |
| Result |
|---|
| Newcastle Falcons |
| Saturday 7th November |
| LV= Cup |
| LV= Cup |
| Worcester 32 - 6 Newcastle |
| Sunday 1st November |
| Guinness Premiership |
| Guinness Premiership |
| Newcastle 14 - 3 Worcester |
| Saturday 24th October |
| Guinness Premiership |
| Bath 16 - 27 Newcastle |
| Sunday 18th October |
| European Challenge Cup |
| European Challenge Cup |
| Newcastle 45 - 3 Albi |
| Saturday 10th October |
| European Challenge Cup |
| Petrarca 27 - 29 Newcastle |
| Sunday 4th October |
| Guinness Premiership |
| Guinness Premiership |
| Newcastle 15 - 22 Saracens |
| Friday 25th September |
| Guinness Premiership |
| Newcastle 17 - 17 Harlequins |
| Saturday 19th September |
| Guinness Premiership |
| Leicester 15 - 6 Newcastle |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saracens | 7 | 28 |
| 2 | London Irish | 7 | 25 |
| 3 | London Wasps | 7 | 22 |
| 4 | Leicester Tigers | 7 | 20 |
| 5 | Northampton | 7 | 19 |
| 6 | Newcastle Falcons | 7 | 16 |
| 7 | Sale Sharks | 7 | 13 |
| 8 | Harlequins | 7 | 13 |
| 9 | Worcester | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Gloucester | 7 | 10 |
| 11 | Bath | 7 | 9 |
| 12 | Leeds Carnegie | 7 | 7 |
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