BACK row ace Netani Talei is set to make his 50th appearance for Worcester Warriors as boss Mike Ruddock recalls his senior stars for the Guinness Premiership clash with Harlequins at Sixways on tomorrow (3pm).
Fijian international Talei is one of 10 changes from the team that defeated Olympus Rugby XV Madrid last weekend as Warriors look to defend an unbeaten home record in the domestic competition.
Full-back Chris Latham and centre Sam Tuitupou, who will line-up alongside Scottish call-up Alex Grove, return in the backline and Ryan Powell and Willie Walker will join forces at half back.
Hooker Aleki Lutui and fit-again prop Tevita Taumoepeau are back in the front row while Greg Rawlinson, Tom Wood, Talei and skipper Pat Sanderson also win recalls in the pack.
Warriors: Latham; Gear, Grove,Tuitupou, Benjamin; Walker, Powell; Black, Lutui, Taumoepeau, Rawlinson, Gillies, Wood, Sanderson (c), Talei. Reps: Black, Fortey, Gilding, Bowley, Collins, Arr, Crook, MacRae.
Harlequins: Brown; Strettle, Lowe, Mordt, Monye; Care, Evans; Jones, Fuga, Andress, Percival, Robshaw, McMillan, Easter (c). Reps: Brooker, Croall, Lambert, Stevenson, Guest, Sooialo, Clegg, Draunniu.
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