THE FACTS
When is London Irish vs Worcester Warriors taking place? London Irish vs Worcester Warriors will take place on Saturday 5th March, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is London Irish vs Worcester Warriors taking place? London Irish vs Worcester Warriors will take place at Community Stadium in Brentford
Where can I get tickets for London Irish vs Worcester Warriors? Ticket information for London Irish vs Worcester Warriors can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is London Irish vs Worcester Warriors on in the UK? London Irish vs Worcester Warriors will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream London Irish vs Worcester Warriors in the UK? London Irish vs Worcester Warriors cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
London Irish: 15 James Stokes, 14 Kyle Rowe, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Benhard van Rensburg, 11 Lucio Cinti, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Nick Phipps (c), 8 Sean O’Brien, 7 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 6 Olly Cracknell, 5 Rob Simmons, 4 Chunya Munga, 3 Ollie Hoskins, 2 Agustin Creevy, 1 Facundo Gigena
Replacements: 16 Matt Cornish, 17 Allan Dell, 18 Marcel van der Merwe, 19 George Nott, 20 Albert Tuisue, 21 Ben White, 22 Phil Cokanasiga, 23 Henry Arundell
Worcester Warriors: 15 Noah Heward, 14 Perry Humphreys, 13 Seb Atkinson, 12 Ashley Beck, 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 10 Billy Searle, 9 Willi Heinz, 8 Sione Vailanu, 7 Ted Hill (c), 6 Joe Batley, 5 Andrew Kitchener, 4 Justin Clegg, 3 Christian Judge, 2 Isaac Miller, 1 Ethan Waller
Replacements: 16 Beck Cutting, 17 Murray McCallum, 18 Jack Owlett, 19 Jack Forsythe, 20 Matt Kvesic, 21 Gareth Simpson, 22 Fin Smith, 23 Alex Hearle
THE PREDICTION
London Irish earned their draw at Sale Sharks last Friday in an eight-try thriller that saw both sides in touching distance throughout. The Exiles have lost just one of their last five Premiership games, with their last two wins at home against Exeter and Saracens vastly impressive fare from a side on the up and up. After last season it would have been madness to suggest that Irish would be in contention for the play-offs, let alone a bye this campaign but they can extend those chances in this winnable fixture at home to struggling Worcester Warriors. Warriors’ head coach Steve Diamond lamented missed opportunities in their 21-29 defeat at home to Harlequins last Friday but with just one win from their last six this looks like a probable high-scoring game that goes in the hosts favour. Take London Irish to cover -8 here.