WORCESTER lock Richard Denhardt is available for selection again after serving a three-match ban for the punch that saw him sent off in the opening match of the season.

Denhardt was given his marching orders just 55 minutes into the new season for flooring Manchester captain Steve Swindells back on Saturday, September 4.

Worcester banned the former Moseley captain for 14 days, but an RFU disciplinary committee extended the ban for another seven days that ruled him out of Saturday's 21-10 victory over Rotherham.

Denhardt has also been fined by both the club and the RFU but is eligible to play at London Welsh on Saturday.

The Allied Dunbar Premiership Two encounter kicks-off just two hours before England take on Italy in their World Cup opener two miles away at Twickenham.

But London Welsh said they have decided not to bring their kick-off time forward despite the risk of traffic congestion.

Meanwhile, Leeds have moved into second place in Premiership Two following a 42-0 victory at home to Manchester last night.