Worcester v Saracens: Teams
Andy Goode has been named in the Worcester line-up as one of four changes for Friday's visit of Saracens.
Last Updated: 23/02/12 4:28pm
Andy Goode has been named in the Worcester line-up as one of four changes for Friday's visit of Saracens.
The fly-half is joined in the starting XV by Errie Claassens, Aleki Lutui and Chris Jones, while there is a further positional alteration.
With Marcel Garvey ruled out, Chris Pennell moves from full-back to cover on the wing.
"We will be without Marcel as he is still suffering from concussion sustained against Harlequins," said boss Richard Hill.
"First and foremost is the welfare of our players and Marcel will be given as much time as he needs to make a full recovery. This will mean a reshuffle in the back line."
Another Goode - this time Alex - will make his 100th appearance for Saracens.
The talented back, who came through the club's academy set-up, made his debut against Bristol in 2008 and has gone on to establish himself as a key member of the back division.
Goode will line-up in a Saracens side that has made five changes -with Ernst Joubert , Hugh Vyvyan and Will Fraser starting in the pack.
In the backs, Michael Tagicakibau comes in on the wing while centre Joel Tomkins will make his first start in the league.
Worcester Warriors: 15 Errie Claassens, 14 Chris Pennell, 13 Alex Grove, 12 Dale Rasmussen, 11 Miles Benjamin, 10 Andy Goode, 9 Shaun Perry (c), 8 Blair Cowan, 7 Jake Abbott, 6 Sam Betty, 5 Chris Jones, 4 James Percival, 3 Tevita Taumoepeau, 2 Aleki Lutui, 1 Matt Mullan.
Replacements: 16 Ed Shervington, 17 George Porter, 18 Oliver Tomaszczyk, 19 Craig Gillies, 20 Matt Kvesic, 21 Jonny Arr, 22 Danny Gray, 23 Ravai Fatiaki.
Saracens: 15 Alex Goode, 14 Michael Tagicakibau, 13 Joel Tomkins, 12 Adam Powell, 11 Chris Wyles, 10 Nils Mordt, 9 Neil de Kock, 8 Ernst Joubert (c), 7 Andy Saull, 6 Will Fraser, 5 Hugh Vyvyan, 4 George Kruis, 3 Carlos Nieto, 2 Schalk Brits, 1 John Smit.
Replacements: 16 Jamie George, 17 Rhys Gill, 18 Petrus du Plessis, 19 Eoin Sheriff, 20 Jackson Wray, 21 Peter Stringer, 22 Joe Maddock, 23 James Short.