Worcester to face a brutal baptism

Saracens flanker Jackson Wray dives over for a tryCredit: Getty Images

Saracens v Worcester
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BT Sport 1, 4.30pm

This time last year Worcester celebrated their return to the Premiership with an opening win against Northampton but they face an even tougher task today against champions Saracens in their first clash of the London Double-Header at Twickenham.

Sarries are hot favourites to top the Aviva Premiership table again this year and retain their crown, and they are holding nothing back today as they name a strong team containing the bulk of their international cadre minus injured fly-half Owen Farrell.

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Graham WoodsRacing Post Sport

Published on 2 September 2016inRugby Union tips

Last updated 17:57, 2 September 2016

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