GIANT lock Tim Collier will lead Worcester Warriors when they face Leeds Carnegie in a Guinness A' League clash at Sixways tonight (kick-off 7.30pm).

Collier is joined by Graham Kitchener in the second row as second-placed Warriors look to keep the heat on league leaders Northampton.

Worcester, who are currently two two points behind Newcastle Falcons and seven points behind leaders Northampton with a game in hand in the Northern Conference, name first-team players Shane Drahm, Aisea Havili, Lee Best, Mark Tucker and Marcel Garvey in a vastly experienced back division.

Gavin Quinnell is teamed up with Paula Hevea and Jake Abbott in an exciting back row combination.

Academy manager Andrew Stanley said: "We're fortunate that we can announce a strong and experienced side which is testament to the club support of the A' league and the value that we place on it.

"Leeds are always a close and committed group with a strong academy influence having produced so many of their own players, very much like ourselves in recent times.

"We need to produce a performance that recognises that we have aspirations of giving ourselves the opportunity to challenge Northampton for top spot.

"We have been delighted with the crowds we have been getting for A' games this season, it makes such a difference.

"I hope they turn out in force at Sixways again tonight to give us the backing they have so far."

Warriors: Lee Best; Aisea Havili, Alex Grove, Mark Tucker, Marcel Garvey; Shane Drahm, Nick Runciman; Callum Black, Jordan Page, Shaun Ruwers, Tim Collier, Graham Kitchener, Gavin Quinnell, Paula Havea, Jake Abbott. Replacements: Scott Wright, Jack Gilding, TBC, Matt Cox, Will Runciman/Jonny Arr, Greg Evans, Tom Wheatcroft.