MARK Tucker makes his full debut for Worcester Warriors against former club Northampton Saints in the Powergen Cup at Sixways tomorrow (2pm).

The wing is one of four players in the starting XV for the first time this season.

Chris Fortey replaces Andre Van Niekerk at hooker, while Tevita Taumoepeau comes in at tight-head for Chris Horsman, who has been struggling with a twisted ankle.

Gary Trueman also takes his place at inside centre, while Thomas Lombard is benched. Drew Hickey returns at number eight and Kai Horstmann moves to blind-side. Siaosi Vaili is rested after a minor knee flare-up.

Sixways favourites Matt Powell and Tim Collier both start, having sat on the bench in the last three games.

Thinus Delport is still struggling for fitness, while Ben Hinshelwood has a slight back problem.

Shane Drahm faces his old team after James Brown failed a fitness test yesterday.

Saints prop Colin Noon makes his return to top-flight rugby after an 11-month absence.

Ironically, Noon's last Premiership appearance was for Worcester when they played Sale in November 2004. He has been banned for the last six months for stamping while at Rotherham.

"I know a bit about Worcester," said Noon. "Tony Windo is an old mate of mine. He will look to get one over on me big-time. I will just concentrate on my game and do the best I can."

Northampton are also looking forward to renewing acquaintances with Drahm.

Director of rugby Budge Pountney said: "Drahmy is a great guy and he has got a lot of friends here.

"We are looking forward to playing against him and he will be looking forward to playing against us. It's always nice to meet old friends on the rugby pitch."

Warriors: Le Roux; Hylton, Rasmussen, Trueman, Tucker; Drahm, Powell; Windo, C Fortey, Taumoepeau, Collier, Gillies, Horstmann, Sanderson, Hickey. Replacements: Van Niekerk, MacDonald, Murphy, Tuamoheloa

Saints: Reihana (capt); Lamont, Clarke, Quinlan, Cohen; Spencer, Robinson; Smith, Richmond, Noon, Boome, Browne, Thompson, Fox, Soden. Replacements: Hartley, Budgen, Lord, Harding, Howard, Davies, Mallon.