TOM Warren has been handed his full debut after his super-sub display against Moseley.

The 20-year-old comes in for his first start in a Worcester Rugby Club shirt for the Gold'n'Blues' final National One game of the season at Birmingham & Solihull on Saturday.

The flanker replaces Nathan Carter after scoring with his first touch as a second half substitute against his former club at Sixways.

The only other change to the side who eased past their Midland rivals 43-17 on Saturday sees Earl Va'a come in at centre after Rudi Keil left the club earlier this week.

The South African returned home to further his international career and find a club for the forthcoming Currie Cup campaign. Any hopes that Andy Higgins could be set for a possible farewell appearance in a Worcester shirt were dashed when the highly rated star suffered a groin injury.

The 19-year-old is expected to leave Worcester in the summer in favour of a Zurich Premiership club.

On Warren's debut coach Adrian Skeggs said: "Tom is obviously ecstatic at being selected but it has come on merit after his performance against Moseley. It is encouraging for him with regards to next season and also for the club with such young talent in key positions."

Worcester: Tuipulotu; Murdoch, Barrow, Va'a, Baxter; Yapp, Jarman; Windo, Hall, Lyman, Sims, Zaltzman, Evans, Warren, Fryday.

Meanwhile, hooker Andrew Lamerton has had an operation on his damaged knee. The 29-year-old has struggled with his knee all season and had a precautionary operation to clean up tissue and assess the problem.

Chris Hall takes his place against Birmingham & Solihull after recovering from an ankle injury suffered against Moseley.

Worcester Warriors were on the crest of a wave last night after beating the Royal Navy 27-10 at Sixways.

The home side scored five tries to the Navy's one. Spencer Bromley was among the scorers.