Worcester v Petrarca: Teams
Worcester chief Mike Ruddock has made six changes to his line-up for the visit of Petrarca.
Last Updated: 23/01/09 3:22pm
Worcester chief Mike Ruddock has made six changes to his line-up for the visit of Petrarca.
With Eoghan Hickey having returned to London Irish, youngster Joe Carlisle will partner Matt Powell at half-back.
Chris Pennell has been ruled out for the season having ruptured the ligaments in his let knee, so Charlie Fellows comes in on the wing.
In the forwards Aleki Lutui, Will Bowley and Matt Cox all start.
Worcester: 15 Chris Latham, 14 Rico Gear, 13 Hal Luscombe, 12 Dale Rasmussen, 11 Charlie Fellows, 10 Joe Carlisle, 9 Matt Powell, 8 Kai Horstmann, 7 Pat Sanderson (c), 6 Matt Cox, 5 Will Bowley, 4 Greg Rawlinson, 3 Tevita Taumoepeau, 2 Aleki Lutui, 1 Matt Mullan.
Replacements: 16 Darren Morris, 17 Chris Fortey, 18 Graham Kitchener, 19 Craig Gillies, 20 Netani Talei, 21 Ryan Powell, 22 Loki Crichton.
Petrarca: 15 Mark Bartholomeusz, 14 Martin Acuna, 13 Marco Rosa, 12 Roberto Bertetti, 11 Warren Spragg, 10 Ludovic Mercier, 9 Nicola Leonardi, 8 Gonzalo Padrò, 7 Nicolas Galatro, 6 Zane Ansell, 5 Doug Fletcher, 4 Agustin Cavalieri, 3 Tino Paoletti, 2 Lorenzo Giovanchelli, 1 Michele Rizzo.
Replacements: 16 Michele Matteralia, 17 Chistolini Chistolini, 18 Nicola Bezzati, 19 Davide Pastormerlo, 20 Silao Leaega, 21 Nick Little, 22 Wilhelm Stoltz.
