LOKI Crichton has failed a late fitness on his ankle and will not play for Worcester Warriors in tonight's European Challenge Cup clash with Bourgoin (7.30GMT).

The former Newcastle Falcons utility-back was set to play at full-back in the absence of Chris Pennell (ankle), but will now be replaced at number 15 by Rico Gear.

The ex-All Black was due to start on the right wing, but his place will now be filled by Charlie Fellows.

Scrum-half Ben Jones comes into the squad on the bench.