Wasps v Worcester: Teams

Paul Sackey will make his return from injury at Adams Park this Sunday, as Wasps compete at home for the first time this term in the Guinness Premiership.

Facing Worcester Warriors, Wasps' director of rugby Tony Hanks has made three changes to the starting XV that secured victory over Bath at The Rec last weekend.

Lachlan Mitchell has been named at full-back in place of the injured Mark Van Gisbergen, Tom Varndell will play on the left wing in place of the injured David Lemi, and Sackey lines up on the right.

On the bench two changes are seen with Tom Lindsay in for Joe Ward and Dominic Waldouck returning from injury to fill Lachlan Mitchell's place.

Looking ahead to the game, Hanks said: "The whole squad are really looking forward to playing at Adams Park for the first time this season. Fuelled by two strong performances, we will be looking to build on our game once more.

"We know we have a tough challenge facing Worcester who did the double on us last season, they have shown great strength in their opening rounds and we know it will be a big afternoon of rugby.

Warm welcome

"To have Paul Sackey back in the mix is great news for us and our supporters, who will be pleased to welcome him back to the fore.

"Paul worked extremely hard in getting back to fitness and has come through training well this week. I hope that the Wasps fans will really get behind the players this weekend - Adams Park was a great venue last season and the boost that running out in front of a packed house gives to the squad should not be underestimated."

Meanwhile, director of rugby Mike Ruddock makes just one change to his Worcester line-up for the clash, calling up experienced hooker Chris Fortey into the team with Tongan powerhouse Aleki Lutui moving to the replacements bench.

Prop Callum Black also makes a return to the bench after recovering from a knee injury.

"We have made a solid start to the season and we have reflected positively on the first two games," said Ruddock.

"We go back to London Wasps a year after we managed to sneak a result with the last kick of the game and we hope we can achieve the same.

"Wasps are a difficult team to beat. I looked at their squad and it is very strong with a lot of very good players. At this time of the season you look for weaknesses - but there is no players who are unproven.

"It will be a big ask for us and we are expecting a very warm welcome. They will not want to lose to us again so we have to be ready to front up."

Wasps: 15 Lachlan Mitchell, 14 Paul Sackey, 13 Ben Jacobs, 12 Steve Kefu, 11 Tom Varndell, 10 Danny Cipriani, 9 Joe Simpson, 8 Dan Ward-Smith, 7 Serge Betsen (c), 6 Joe Worsley, 5 Richard Birkett, 4 George Skivington, 3 Ben Broster, 2 Rob Webber, 1 Tim Payne.
Replacements: 16 Tom Lindsay, 17 Charlie Beech, 18 Bob Baker, 19 Dan Leo, 20 John Hart, 21 Warren Fury, 22 Dave Walder, 23 Dominic Waldouck.

Worcester: 15 Chris Latham, 14 Marcel Garvey, 13 Alex Grove, 12 Sam Tuitupou, 11 Miles Benjamin, 10 Willie Walker, 9 Ryan Powell, 8 Kai Horstmann, 7 Pat Sanderson (c), 6 Tom Wood, 5 Craig Gillies, 4 Greg Rawlinson, 3 Tevita Taumoepeau, 2 Chris Fortey, 1 Matt Mullan.
Replacements: 16 Callum Black, 17 Aleki Lutui, 18 Adam Black, 19 Graham Kitchener, 20 Netani Talei, 21 Jonny Arr, 22 George Crook, 23 Rico Gear.