WORCESTER Warriors could be without prop Chris Horsman for their Guinness Premiership clash at Sale Sharks on Friday night.

Horsman, who came on as a substitute for Wales in their 41-3 defeat at the hands of New Zealand, is expected to be named in Mike Ruddock's side to take on Fiji on the same night.

International Rugby Board regulations mean that Worcester only have to release Horsman for three of the four autumn internationals, but they are still likely to give permission for him to make his first start for his adopted country.

One player who will be involved in the match at Edgeley Park is Sale's giant number eight Sebastian Chabal, who returns to the club after playing for France in their win over Australia.

Horsman's Welsh team-mate Mark Taylor is also available for the game, while Epi Taione is expected to make his home debut.

Worcester, who will be looking to avenge the 57-3 defeat they suffered in the corresponding fixture last season, will be without captain Pat Sanderson, who lines up for England against Australia on Saturday.