Saracens v Worcester: Teams

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter has called of his side to remain focused when they face Worcester at Wembley on Saturday.

The title challengers are expecting another bumper crowd when they return to Wembley, having already beaten Northampton Saints and South Africa there.

However Venter wants his squad to concentrate on rugby rather than the atmosphere.

"We've had two fantastic occasions at the stadium already this season and have created some very special memories and I'm sure Saturday will be no different," he said.

"It is a privilege to play at such a world famous stadium but the players also know they have a job to do against Worcester Warriors.

"They have a very powerful pack of forwards and with players such as Chris Latham and Rico Gear across their backline to name but a few, they have players who can change the game in an instant."

Venter has included England Saxons quartet Alex Goode, Brad Barritt, Andy Saull and Noah Cato in his matchday squad.

There are also returns in the backs for centre and the half-back pairing of Neil de Kock and Glen Jackson.

Tough

Worcester boss Mike Ruddock has warned his side to be wary of a backlash from Saracens on Saturday.

Sarries came unstuck in the LV= Cup to the Dragons last time out and Ruddock expects them to come out all guns blazing.

"We expect to face a very pumped up Saracens team to come out all guns blazing and looking to make a statement on the back of losing to Dragons last week," he said.

"It is going to be tough as they are top of the league, but we are up for it and last week against London Irish we showed when we play rugby and are accurate we can be a formidable team.

"We showed some really good execution last weekend and excellent defence, if we do all those things well again this weekend we can give Saracens a real game."

Ruddock welcomes back Miles Benjamin and Tom Wood to the starting XV, alongside Sam Tuitupou and Chris Fortey.

Saracens: :15 Alex Goode, 14 Michael Tagicakibau, 13 Kameli Ratuvou, 12 Brad Barritt, 11 Chris Wyles, 10 Glen Jackson, 9 Neil de Kock, 8 Ernst Joubert, 7 Andy Saull, 6 Wikus van Heerden 5 Tom Ryder, 4 Hayden Smith, 3 Richard Skuse, 2 Schalk Brits, 1 Kas Lealamanua.
Replacements:16 Ethienne Reynecke, 17 Rhys Gill, 18 Carlos Nieto, 19 Mouritz Botha, 20 Jacques Burger, 21 Justin Marshall, 22 Derick Hougaard, 23 Noah Cato.

Worcester:15 Chris Latham, 14 Chris Pennell, 13 Dale Rasmussen, 12 Sam Tuitupou, 11 Miles Benjamin, 10 Willie Walker, 9 Jonny Arr, 8 Kai Horstmann, 7 Pat Sanderson (c), 6 Tom Wood, 5 Craig Gillies, 4 Greg Rawlinson, 3 Tevita Taumoepeau, 2 Chris Fortey, 1 Adam Black.
Replacements:16 Jack Gilding, 17 Aleki Lutui, 18 Olivier Sourgens 19 Graham Kitchener, 20 Chris Cracknell, 21 Ryan Powell, 22 Matthew Jones, 23 Rico Gear.