JAMES Brown keeps his place in an unchanged Worcester Warriors side for tomorrow's Premiership showdown at his former club London Irish (3pm).

The Warriors management team of John Brain and Anthony Eddy keep their faith in the same 22 that drew 15-15 on the opening day against Gloucester.

And Brown, who kicked all of Worcester's points in that game, has held off competition from Shane Drahm to retain the number 10 jersey.

With Andy Gomarsall not yet fit to take his place in the squad, Brown continues his half-back pairing with Matt Powell.

Lock Tim Collier was withdrawn against Gloucester with a rib injury but is fit to start at the Madejski Stadium.

Director of rugby Brain is expecting a tough encounter against a London Irish side buoyant from their opening day victory against Leeds Tykes.

"Both Anthony Eddy and myself have decided to name an unchanged side as we are keen to establish a settled unit," he said.

"We have some experienced replacement players who came on against Gloucester and put in a good performance and there is opportunity for others to come in when necessary and when they warrant it."

London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith has identified Worcester's forwards as a major threat.

"We want to prove that we can compete in the top half of the Premiership and that challenge continues on Sunday afternoon," he said. "Another physical contest awaits the team. The Worcester pack look to be very well prepared and they'll take some stopping.

"They put in a great effort last weekend against Gloucester. We will have to play with persistence and patience to post a victory."

The Exiles' starting line-up is unchanged from that which played against Leeds as blindside flanker Olivier Magne and scrum-half Ben Willis are handed home debuts.

Worcester: Delport, Hylton, Rasmussen, Lombard, Hinshelwood, Brown, Powell, Windo, Van Niekerk, Horsman, Collier, Gillies, Vaili, Sanderson, Hickey. Replacements: Taumoepeau, C Fortey, Murphy, Horstmann, Runciman, Drahm, Le Roux.

London Irish: Armitage, Staniforth, Penney, Catt, Bishop, Everitt, Willis, Hatley, Russell, Hardwick, Casey, Roche, Magne, Dawson, Murphy. Replacements: Collins, Flavin, Skuse, Strudwick, Gustard, Hodgson, Geraghty.