Harlequins will hope to end their long wait for a victory away at Sixways Stadium when they visit Worcester Warriors tonight.
Quins ended a three-match losing run with their 29-24 win against Wasps at The Stoop last Saturday, but face a tough test as they take on a team they have not beaten away in the league for over six years.
The Londoners opted for two changes to their forward pack as Simon Kerrod returns to his former club replacing Joe Marler, who is away on England duty, whilst fit-again Tom Lawday comes in for Luke Wallace.
Joe Marchant was due to come into the backline but has now been called up to the England squad with Manu Tuilagi, who initially replaced Marchant in the squad, ruled out yesterday evening with a hamstring injury.
That means Oscar Beard retains his place on the right wing, with Tabai Matson opting to keep Louis Lynagh on the bench once again.
Three new players have been brought in to join him as substitutes, with Jordan Els, George Hammond and Matas Jurevicius all coming in.
And coach Matson is expecting a difficult test despite Quins’ improvement last Saturday.
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He said: “We were pleased with the way we took our chances a little better against Wasps last Saturday. It’s important we back that up this week against a Worcester side determined to impress at home in front of their fans.
“We are under no illusion of the challenge ahead and our need to be sharp once again this week.”
Meanwhile, Warriors have made four changes to their XV, including a brand new centre pairing of Seb Atkinson and Oli Morris, handing a first Gallagher Premiership start to the former.
This sees Alex Hearle moved to the left wing where he fills in for Duhan van der Merwe, who is in action for Scotland against France in the Guinness Six Nations tomorrow.
Noah Heward moves in at full-back, having recovered from a broken ankle more quickly than expected, replacing Jamie Shillock who suffered an ankle injury of his own last time out against Bristol.
Finally and perhaps most significantly, club captain Ted Hill returns to the starting line-up after recovering from a back injury.
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