DUNCAN Roke looks set to step up his comeback from injury tonight when he takes on Plymouth's reserves at Sixways (7.30pm).

The full back, who has endured an injury-ravaged season, will play in a bid to stake a claim for Saturday's National One clash with the Devon side.

"I think anyone who plays well tonight can conceivably throw their hat into the ring for Saturday's game," said Worcester's director of rugby John Brain.

"It's an opportunity for players who haven't been playing first team rugby regularly while it also gives us a chance to watch a number of our younger players."

James Percival - who was a stand out performer in England's U21 victory over Ireland on Friday - will be one of the those youngsters on show while the improving Duncan Murray will play.

Fringe first teamers Chris Hall, Richard Bates, Neil Mason, Neil Cole and Jon Higgins should also feature while Nnamdi Ezulike makes his second appearance after recovering from knee surgery.