Worcester’s new director of rugby, was very clear ahead of kick-off about what he wants to see from his team today. 

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Both teams are out on the field at Sixways and it's time to get this domestic afternoon under way. 

Play has also begun at Leicester.

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Worcester’s only victory in the last eight Premiership rounds was at home on New Year’s Day and Saracens have won the last seven meetings between the two. 

Saracens have conceded only ten tries in the 13 round so far but interestingly haven’t achieved a try bonus-point of their own since Round 6. 

Leicester have lost their last three Premiership matches but they haven’t been defeated four times in a row in the competition since 2003. 

Gloucester’s 55-19 victory against Worcester in Round 13 was their highest points total in the competition since 2011 but their only Premiership away victory this season was back in Round 3. 

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Number eight Sione Kalamafoni is the only Gloucester player to keep his place from the starting XV that beat Newport Gwent Dragons in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

Centre Matt Scott is named as a replacement after being released by Scotland but the Cherry and Whites will be missing the key trio of Greig Laidlaw, Jonny May and Ross Moriarty who are all off on international duty. 

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Leicester forward Ed Slater will make his 100th league appearance for the club, while prop Michele Rizzo starts his first Premiership game this season.

New arrival from Toulon, centre Maxime Mermoz, is among the replacements and in set to make his first Premiership appearance.

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Saracens skipper Brad Barritt is back at centre following a three-week ban, while Alex Lozowski starts at fly-half after leaving England's training camp.

Will Fraser starts at flanker, with youngster Max Malins on the bench after staring in England’s Six Nations U20 victory over France.

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Last night Premiership rugby returned with a bang as we witnessed dramatic comebacks, sensational solo tries and box-office finishes. 

Harlequins moved up into fifth in the table with their comprehensive win at Ashton Gate. Bath’s narrow home victory elevated them into third and Sale Sharks’ first Premiership win since October means that they’re now closing in on ninth. 

Sale Sharks 26-24 Newcastle Falcons

Bristol Rugby 8-42 Harlequins

Bath Rugby 32-30 Northampton Saints 

A notable mention must be made for Tom Varndell as he became the Premiership's all-time leading try-scorer. His first-half try was his 91st in the competition and moved him beyond Mark Cueto's 90.     

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Worcester have been forced into a pair of late changes as Val Rapava Ruskin and Ryan Grant both failed late fitness tests. 

As a result Ryan Bower starts in the front row and James Johnston moves onto the bench. 

Elsewhere notable returnees back into their starting line-up are Perry Humphreys, Donncha O'Callaghan and Alafoti Faosiliva. 

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That's right - alongside the RBS 6 Nations matches we've two intriguing Premiership clashes to bring you.

Both kick-off at 15:00 GMT, as Welford Road hosts Leicester against Gloucester while Worcester are welcoming Saracens to Sixways.

Good afternoon, one and all, on this bumper day in the British rugby calendar!

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