"We are looking forward to getting back playing Guinness Premiership matches," admitted skills and defence coach Brad Davis. "We are not comfortable in the position we find ourselves in at the moment in the table so we will be looking to start moving up."

"What I believe we have shown in the last few weeks is a lot of spirit and character and hopefully that will hold us in good stead. We are under no illusion that playing Worcester on a Friday night at Sixways is a pretty daunting task, but if we have to have the right frame of mind we will get the result."

Having made put in such a strong performance over the previous two matches young player Ben Williams has managed to retain his starting position and Scott Hobson, Mark Lilley and Paul Roberts are on the bench.

"What the young guys have demonstrated is their level of desire," said Davis. "They have definitely given us a few selection headaches which is a good thing and is also testament to how hard they have worked."

Bath Rugby team to face Worcester:

15. Nick Abendanon
14. Matt Carraro
13. Shontayne Hape
12. Ben Williams
11. Jack Cuthbert
10. Ryan Davis
9. Michael Claassens (c)
1. David Flatman
2. Pieter Dixon
3. Aaron Jarvis
4. Peter Short
5. Danny Grewcock
6. Ben Skirving
7. Julian Salvi
8. Luke Watson

16. Mears
17. Catt
18. Lilley
19. Hobson
20. Browne
21. Bemand
22. Roberts
23. Stephenson