RugbyRebels

A game that Newcastle simply have to win.

Newcastle: Hammersley; Kibirige, Harris, Williams, Sinoti; Flood, Takulua; Lockwood, McGuigan, Mulipola, Green, Davidson, Welch (capt), Graham, Chick.

Replacements: Cooper, Brocklebank, Wilson, Witty, Nagusa, Stuart, Connon, Matavesi.

Warriors: Pennell; Howe, Venter, Mills (capt), Heem; Weir, Hougaard; Waller, Singleton, Schonert, Bresler, Fatialofa, Hill, Lewis, Mama.

Replacements: Miller, Black, Milasinovich, Phillips, Cox, Heaney, Lance, Lawrence.

Referee: Wayne Barnes.

Worcester haven't travelled well, but they have some real quality in important parts of the team. I think they might take this

It's the same team that played badly against tigers but managed to win.

Hopefully they can be more clinical this week and make the most of the chances we create

Any Newcastle fans on here? Anyone know why exactly you’ve signed Alex Dunbar? Williams and Matavesi have recovered. Either he’s gone on loan already injured or Newcastle have signed an international centre for their B team.

I doubt it will be much of a spectacle but this is a massive game.

With the exception of Mark Wilson and a fit Goneva, that’s pretty much Newcastle’s first choice XV. It’s more or less Worcester’s best side (I think they’re better without Te’o anyway) too, but if Newcastle want to survive a win is absolutely critical.

Certainly no spectacle. So so 1st half but 2nd was dreadful. Newcastle the better side and will be hugely relieved to get 4 pts. They're still in trouble but winning should give them a real lift.