Worcester got off to an impressive start in the LV= Cup as they overpowered a much-changed Newcastle side 32-6 at Sixways.
Worcester coach Mike Ruddock was delighted after his side opened their LV= Cup campaign with a 32-6 victory over Newcastle.
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.

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
The shackles are off
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Worcester | |
| Friday 20th November | |
| Guinness Premiership | |
| 20:00 | Worcester vs Bath |
| Friday 27th November | |
| 20:00 | Worcester vs Saracens |
| Saturday 28th November | |
| 15:00 | Worcester vs Saracens |
| Saturday 5th December | |
| 15:00 | London Irish vs Worcester |
| Saturday 26th December | |
| 15:00 | Worcester vs Northampton |
| Saturday 2nd January | |
| 15:00 | Gloucester vs Worcester |
| Saturday 9th January | |
| 15:00 | Worcester vs London Irish |
| Sunday 14th February | |
| 15:00 | Saracens vs Worcester |
| Result |
|---|
| Worcester |
| 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 |
| Worcester 22 - 26 Harlequins |
| Saturday 17th October |
| European Challenge Cup |
| European Challenge Cup |
| Olympus Madrid 5 - 38 Worcester |
| Thursday 8th October |
| European Challenge Cup |
| Worcester 17 - 22 Montpellier |
| Saturday 3rd October |
| Guinness Premiership |
| Guinness Premiership |
| Leicester 19 - 14 Worcester |
| Saturday 26th September |
| Guinness Premiership |
| Worcester 24 - 18 Sale |
| Sunday 20th September |
| Guinness Premiership |
| Wasps 23 - 3 Worcester |
| 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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