WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club face their stiffest test of the season tonight when they travel to face City of Sheffield Arrows in the National Cup first round (6pm).

The Division One outfit, formerly known as Derbyshire, won Wolves' division last season and player-coach Rick Solvason expects them to be just as strong this year.

"They are going to be a very good side, no doubt about it," he said. "They have been strong for a few years and will be very well drilled.

"We know what we are up against and it will be nice to see where we are at."

Defensive rebounds are likely to be a key factor. Solvason added: "We have been very good in that area with the likes of Ty Shaw, Colin Chiverton and Luke Sommerville but it will have to be a whole team effort this time."

Sommerville will miss the trip due to a hand injury so Matt Wurmli is added to the squad. Paul Gerald is still sidelined by a knee problem.