Worcester Warriors vs London Irish Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Worcester Warriors vs London Irish taking place? Worcester Warriors vs London Irish will take place on Saturday 18th September, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Worcester Warriors vs London Irish taking place? Worcester Warriors vs London Irish will take place at Sixways Stadium in Worcester
Where can I get tickets for Worcester Warriors vs London Irish? Ticket information for Worcester Warriors vs London Irish can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Worcester Warriors vs London Irish on in the UK? Worcester Warriors vs London Irish will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Worcester Warriors vs London Irish in the UK? Worcester Warriors vs London Irish cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
Worcester Warriors: 15 Melani Nanai, 14 Noah Heward, 13 Ollie Lawrence, 12 Francois Venter, 11 Perry Humphreys, 10 Owen Williams, 9 Willi Heinz (cc), 8 Matt Kvesic, 7 Sam Lewis, 6 Ted Hill (cc), 5 Justin Clegg, 4 Kyle Hatherell, 3 Christian Judge, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Ethan Waller
Replacements: 16 Niall Annett, 17 Mark Thomas, 18 Jack Owlett, 19 Matt Garvey, 20 Graham Kitchener, 21 Will Chudley, 22 Jamie Shillcock, 23 Oli MorrisLondon Irish: 15 Tom Parton, 14 Kyle Rowe, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Benhard van Rensburg, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Ben White, 8 Albert Tuisue, 7 Ben Donnell, 6 Matt Rogerson (c), 5 Adam Coleman, 4 Rob Simmons, 3 Marcel van der Merwe, 2 Agustin Creevy, 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke
Replacements: 16 Matt Cornish, 17 Allan Dell, 18 Ollie Hoskins, 19 George Nott, 20 Seán O’Brien, 21 Hugh O’Sullivan, 22 Matt Williams, 23 James Stokes
THE PREDICTION
Worcester Warriors would have been relegated from the Premiership last season having finished 18 points behind second-from-bottom Gloucester but they were stayed an execution by the pandemic. With this season also seeing a lack of relegation the teams at the bottom could be interesting outliers in tighter matches and it would be a wise time to build a lasting philosophy for improvements whilst they can. Worcester came close in plenty of their defeats last season and London Irish enjoyed the vast amount of their good fortune at their new home. With fans back in the grounds ready to help make a difference, take the hosts to win here in what could be decided by just the odd point.
