WORCESTER Warriors have been using Nigel Mansell's south Devon hotel complex to prepare for the forthcoming Guinness Premiership season.

The first team squad spent a week at Woodbury Park and made the most of the time to build on six weeks of intense pre-season training at Sixways.

It was a tough five-day programme, which included daily skills, strength and speed sessions.

Players competed in a range of diverse sports, including kicking golf, egg-catching, chin-ups, press-ups and a touch football tournament on the beach.

"We've got a lot of things sorted out this week," said director of rugby John Brain.

"It's very important that the players understand more about each other and also about the sort of qualities we're going to need as a group to be successful.

"We've had some very, very good rugby sessions. The facilities here are very good and I think it's all leading in the right direction for us."

Head coach Anthony Eddy said: "The young blokes in particular have stepped up.

"They've always had respect but they've earned a lot more for the way they've trained and the way they've handled themselves."

And the squad also made an impression on their hosts.

"All the managers, staff and guests across the complex have said that the guys have been impeccable," said business development manager Joe Hammond.

"Anyone who's had any contact with the team has found them chatty and polite. It's been brilliant.

"Not every team we have here is like that. It's been a pleasure."