The 22-year-old could play a key role in Warriors’ EPCR Challenge Cup campaign, which gets under way at Newcastle Falcons on December 10, having notched seven tries in 12 games in the competition.

Club captain Ted Hill starts at flanker after a three-match suspension, joining Tonga international No.8 Sione Vailanu and Kyle Hatherell in the back row, while hooker Scott Baldwin and winger Noah Heward also come in.

Meanwhile, hooker Mike Willemse is set for his first London Irish start as they welcome Bristol Bears to the Brentford Community Stadium.

The EPCR Challenge Cup side have also brought in flanker Isaac Curtis-Harris, centre Benhard van Rensburg and winger James Stokes following their stunning win at Exeter Chiefs last weekend.

Saturday’s TOP 14 games see EPCR Challenge Cup contenders Section Paloise and USAP welcome Heineken Champions Cup opposition in Stade Français Paris and Stade Rochelais respectively.

Two EPCR Challenge Cup sides also go head-to-head as RC Toulon host Biarritz Olympique, while Lyon are at Montpellier Hérault Rugby and CA Brive face a trip to Castres Olympique.

England centre Ollie Lawrence returns for EPCR Challenge Cup contenders Worcester Warriors for their home Gallagher Premiership game with Sale Sharks on Saturday.