THE FACTS
When is Worcester Warriors vs Gloucester taking place? Worcester Warriors vs Gloucester will take place on Saturday 2nd October, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Worcester Warriors vs Gloucester taking place? Worcester Warriors vs Gloucester will take place at Sixways Stadium in Worcester
Where can I get tickets for Worcester Warriors vs Gloucester? Ticket information for Worcester Warriors vs Gloucester can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Worcester Warriors vs Gloucester on in the UK? Worcester Warriors vs Gloucester will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Worcester Warriors vs Gloucester in the UK? Worcester Warriors vs Gloucester cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
Worcester Warriors: 15 Jamie Shillcock, 14 Noah Heward, 13 Ollie Lawrence, 12 Francois Venter, 11 Melani Nanai, 10 Owen Williams, 9 Willi Heinz (cc), 8 Matt Kvesic, 7 Sam Lewis, 6 Ted Hill (cc), 5 Justin Clegg, 4 Matt Garvey, 3 Christian Judge, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Ethan Waller
Replacements: 16 Niall Annett, 17 Marc Thomas, 18 Jack Owlett, 19 Kyle Hatherell, 20 Sione Vailanu, 21 Will Chudley, 22 Billy Searle, 23 Oli Morris
Gloucester: 15 Jason Woodward, 14 Jonny May, 13 Billy Twelvetrees 12 Mark Atkinson, 11 Ollie Thorley, 10 Adam Hastings, 9 Ben Meehan, 8 Ben Morgan, 7 Lewis Ludlow (c), 6 Ruan Ackermann, 5 Andrew Davidson, 4 Freddie Clarke, 3 Kirill Gotovtsev, 2 Jack Singleton, 1 Harry Elrington
Replacements: 16 Henry Walker, 17 Val Rapava-Ruskin, 18 Jamal Ford-Robinson, 19 Freddie Thomas, 20 Jack Clement, 21 Stephen Varney, 22 Lloyd Evans, 23 Chris Harris
THE PREDICTION
Worcester Warriors look much improved from last year’s start to the Premiership season in a really strong division. They beat London Irish at home on the opening weekend of the season by 36-24 and scored almost as many points again in an enjoyable 35-29 away at reigning champions Harlequins. That performance on the road is hugely encouraging ahead of what might have been a relegation crunch match this season with Gloucester but the lack of jeopardy at the foot of the table paves the way for another likely high-scoring romp here. The visitors lost but lost well in a 26-33 defeat at home to Leicester Tigers last Friday and two bonus points from two defeats suggests some wins are on their way. Fans back in stadiums has brought the home advantage factor back into the equation of tighter fixtures and that makes taking the hosts to win outright seem the wise option here.